Inter-Milan, for the Champions League: the memory of the crossing that made the “guest goal” rule ridiculous.

This Wednesday afternoon confirmed the passage to the semi-finals from Inter, after beating Benfica (5-3 on aggregate)). Therefore, in the next case it will be measured against its classic rival Milanwho had eliminated Napoli with a 2-1 aggregate win. They will cross again on the continental plane after a long time. How is the European record between the two?

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Duels in the Champions League and how the ‘away goal’ rule was made ridiculous.

The Derby Della Madonnina has only been awarded twice in European competition. The first was in the semifinals of the 2002-2003 season.the first leg was a goalless draw, while in the second leg they drew 1-1, but at the time there was an away goal, so AC Milan, who would later become champions of that edition, accepted the final.

Both matches were played in the same stadium. San Siro is known for being the home of both Milanese teams. If the two matches were drawn in the same stadium, why did Milan qualify? For the “visitor” goal scored by Andriy Shevchenko.

A rule that was ridiculous, but which UEFA at the request of FIFA recently repealed in the 2021-2022 season. This time Inter will be able to take their revenge.

The other duel took place in the 2004-2005 edition. In it, Milan beat Inter 5-0 on aggregate. In the first leg they won 2-0 at home, while in the second leg they beat their eternal rival 3-0. In that edition Milan reached the final again, but lost the final against Liverpool in an uncharacteristic way after winning 3-0 (later a draw for the English and penalties).

UEFA Champions League titles

As for titles, AC Milan have been crowned seven times in this competition, being the second highest placed club to do so, after Real Madrid which has 14 cups. The Rossoneri won them in the 1962-1963, 1968-69, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1993-94, 2002-03 and 2006-07 editions.

For his part, Inter have only won it three times. The most recent corresponds to the 2009-10 season. The other two were obtained in the 1963/64 and 1964/65 seasons.. Besides, she has three EUROPEAN LEAGUE: 1990/91, 1993/94 and 1997/98.

The history of Inter

The record between the two clubs is in favor of Inter, who have achieved 87 victories in the 234 total clashes. Milan, meanwhile, won 79 matches, while the other 69 ended in draws. The difference is eight games. As for goals, the Nerazzurri have a total of 326 while their biggest rival has 311.

The latter of the two? On February 5 of this year, with a 1-0 victory of Lautaro Martínez and his companions in Serie A. Also, weeks earlier, those led by Inzaghi had won 3-0 in the Italian Super Cup.