AC Milan: A Rollercoaster Season
Okay, so AC Milan's 2024-2025 Serie A season? Let's just say it's been a wild ride. Ninth place? Yeah, not exactly where they wanted to be. No European football next season? Ouch. It paints a pretty bleak picture, right? But here's the thing: their games against Inter Milan tell a completely different story.
The Derby Domination
They've absolutely crushed Inter this season. Three wins! Can you believe it? Their latest triumph? A stunning 3-0 victory in the Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday (4-1 on aggregate). Luka Jovic bagged a brace – two goals! That sent them straight to the final against Bologna. This win follows victories in the Italian Super Cup and a previous Serie A match against Inter. Honestly, who saw this coming?
After the match, Jovic pretty much summed it up: "We are not that good in Serie A... We had to show the quality today." It’s a pretty honest assessment, isn't it? They're clearly capable of amazing things, but consistency has been their enemy this year.
Coppa Italia Hope
Despite their Serie A struggles, this Coppa Italia run is a huge deal. Winning in Rome on May 14th would be massive. It might even save manager Sérgio Conceição's job! And for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, it's a vital route to European football next season. It's everything to them right now.
Inter's Double Trouble
On the flip side, that loss was a huge blow to Inter. They're neck and neck with Napoli in the title race, and this defeat, following a 1-0 loss to Bologna, is a real setback. Especially as they're heading into their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. You could see the fatigue in Inter's performance; their schedule's been crazy tight lately, even more so because of the rescheduling of matches after Pope Francis passed away.
Juventus' Stumble & Parma's Shock
Things haven't been easy for Juventus either. They took a massive hit to their Champions League hopes after a shocking 1-0 defeat against Parma. Mateo Pellegrino's goal was all it took to push Juventus down to fifth place, one point behind Bologna in the race for that final Champions League spot. And for Parma? This win was gigantic; it pulled them six points clear of the relegation zone. It's a huge relief.
The Final Stretch: A Nail-Biter
The end of the Serie A season is going to be insane. Napoli are close to securing the Scudetto, but the fight for those Champions League spots is going to be intense. Milan's wins against Inter prove just how unpredictable the league is. Those derby matches really do make a difference. Milan's Coppa Italia final will be a true test – will their derby magic translate to broader success? That's the million-dollar question.
