The historic San Siro stadium witnessed an unforgettable Derby d’Italia as Inter Milan and Juventus battled to a 4-4 draw in a match that will go down as one of the most exhilarating encounters in the rivalry’s storied history.
The match exploded into life from the start, with Inter taking an early lead through Piotr Zielinski’s penalty. Juventus quickly responded, as Dusan Vlahovic netted his first-ever goal at San Siro, followed by Timothy Weah putting the visitors ahead. The lead changed hands again when Henrikh Mkhitaryan equalized for Inter, and Zielinski converted his second penalty of the night, giving the Nerazzurri a 3-2 advantage at halftime.
Inter extended their lead early in the second half through Denzel Dumfries, seemingly putting the game out of reach. However, Juventus refused to concede defeat. The turning point came with the introduction of Kenan Yildiz. The young substitute breathed new life into Juventus, scoring two crucial goals in the final 20 minutes. His precise finishes, first from a counter-attack and then from a floated cross, stunned the San Siro crowd and secured a point for the Bianconeri.
This thrilling draw has significant implications for the Serie A title race. Inter’s failure to secure all three points has allowed league leaders Napoli to extend their advantage to four points. Meanwhile, Juventus remains in close pursuit, with little separating them from Inter in the table.
The Derby d’Italia once again lived up to its reputation, delivering a spectacle that will be remembered for years to come. Both teams showcased their attacking prowess and fighting spirit, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next encounter.
Goals: Zielinski pen: 15, 37 (I), Vlahovic 20 (J), Weah 26 (J), Mkhitaryan 35 (I), Dumfries 53 (I), Yildiz 71, 82 (J)
Inter (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 28 Pavard (63′ Bisseck), 6 De Vrij, 95 Bastoni; 2 Dumfries, 23 Barella, 7 Zielinski (63′ Frattesi), 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco (76′ Darmian); 9 M. Thuram (86′ Taremi), 10 Lautaro
Juventus (4-2-3-1): 29 Di Gregorio; 27 Cambiaso, 15 Kalulu, 6 Danilo (76′ Gatti), 32 Cabal; 5 Locatelli, 16 McKennie (83′ K.Thuram); 22 Weah (62′ Yildiz), 21 Fagioli (62′ Savona), 7 Conceicao; 9 Vlahovic (76′ Mbangula)
