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Inter Milan v AC Milan: Champions League semi-final second leg at San Siro

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores for Inter Milan against AC Milan
AC Milan last won the Champions League in 2007, while Inter last did so in 2010
Champions League semi-final, second leg: Inter Milan v AC Milan
Date: Tuesday, 16 May Time: 20:00 BST Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan
Coverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli believes his side can reach the Champions League final, despite trailing Inter Milan 2-0 after the semi-final first leg.

The two teams play the second leg on Tuesday at the San Siro, with Inter the designated home team.

Goals from Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Inter victory in Wednesday's first leg.

"We know we are starting with a disadvantage, but we also have the quality to overturn it," said Pioli.

"Now, more than ever, nobody thinks Milan can reach the final.

"We can play a great game and I know how strong my players are. We've made some mistakes, but the past is irrelevant.

"We have an important goal in mind - to win and qualify for the final, which nobody would have predicted, just as at the beginning of the year no-one would have predicted our presence in the semi-finals."

Seven-time European champions AC Milan might have Portugal winger Rafael Leao fit after the 23-year-old missed the first leg because of a thigh injury.

"He [Leao] is better, as are [midfielder Rade] Krunic and [winger Junior] Messias," added Pioli.

"If everything goes as it should, they will be available for the game."

Inter are third in Serie A, five points ahead of fifth-placed AC Milan, and trying to reach the final for the first time since they were crowned European champions in 2010.

"We know it's one of the most important games in Inter's history," said manager Simone Inzaghi.

"We have an advantage, deservedly so, but we won't just have to manage it. We'll have to play as Inter, knowing that we have a strong team in front of us.

"We're 90 minutes away from a dream, which I and these wonderful guys had.

"It will take a cool head and a warm heart. It's the only way for matches like this."

Forward Joaquin Correa, taken off at half-time during Inter's 4-2 win over Sassuolo on Saturday, might feature.

The second leg of the other semi-final takes place on Wednesday with Manchester City hosting Real Madrid after a 1-1 draw last week in Spain. The final will be played in Istanbul, Turkey on 10 June.

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  • Comment posted by Ionk31, today at 16:43

    In any football game 2-0 is the most dangerous score. AC Milan have 90 min, other teams came back in last 10 min so plenty of time! Good luck to Milan 1-0 up in the first half and game is on!

  • Comment posted by MCFC Est 2008, today at 16:43

    No they can't. They'll be beat tonight again

  • Comment posted by cjw1976, today at 16:29

    ac have no chance, neither milan team are a threat on the big stage, italian domestic side haven't been much of a threat in European tournaments since the 1990's. still expect madrid to turn it round against city and progress, that said who ever does in that game wins the tournament

  • Comment posted by Brian Equator, today at 16:14

    'AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli believes his side can reach the Champions League final'

    He's right, they can. If they win by more than two goals, or on penalties, they will indeed go through. Good job he spotted that, otherwise his team would be taking the field unaware they were in with a chance.

  • Comment posted by BeRealfun, today at 16:13

    Italians welcome to the semifinal and finals of CL,
    More of the Italians please in CL
    I wish Buffon was playing in CL

  • Comment posted by maxVonSnabel, today at 16:12

    We got Zlatan to cheer them on, it'll be enough to take it to extra time

  • Comment posted by HKJ, today at 15:53

    For me, the ultimate winner of this competition will come from the other side of the draw. I could well be wrong, but I have a feeling whoever wins this Milan derby is playing for second overall...

  • Comment posted by limirl, today at 15:08

    Better get the finger out then

  • Comment posted by sarfatti, today at 14:54

    Disgraceful coach, after appearing to be conscientiously taking advice by a handful of hooligans.

    • Reply posted by footnote, today at 16:38

      footnote replied:
      Ultras are not necessarily hooligans , they are part of football culture mostly on continent .

  • Comment posted by johnnydancer1969, today at 13:25

    Noel Gallagher said he hoped Man City would play Inter in the final because, and I quote, "If you ask who I’d prefer, well I’d prefer Inter, because they aren’t very good. Lukaku is dreadful." He's certainly an expert, because his music is absolute dross, Status Quo, without the class. Let's hope he gets his wish because Inter will be no walkover for the Man City chokers.

    • Reply posted by footnote, today at 16:30

      footnote replied:
      Lukaku is a better footballer than Gallagher is a musician.

  • Comment posted by Summers , today at 12:40

    Milan will go through, i'm certain of that

  • Comment posted by Mark S, today at 12:29

    Don’t think Milan can come back from 2-0 down, but so long as whoever wins, wins the final who cares?!

  • Comment posted by JBM, today at 11:21

    Real Madrid v Inter Milan should be a classic.

    • Reply posted by Mark S, today at 12:28

      Mark S replied:
      God I hope so!

  • Comment posted by EffortlessMastery, today at 11:13

    I fancy Inter to win the tournament. Key players back from injury, quality spine of the team and have been written off! They will be no push overs in the final.

    • Reply posted by SnowDog, today at 11:39

      SnowDog replied:
      Finished well behind Bayern in the League phase and City breezed past them.

  • Comment posted by SnowDog, today at 10:59

    Whomever wins, they'll lose the final.

    • Reply posted by SnowDog, today at 12:42

      SnowDog replied:
      Don't like the truth.Neither won their leagues groups.

  • Comment posted by footnote, today at 10:37

    What’s he supposed to say , “ nah we are doomed “ that would go down well with the ultras .

  • Comment posted by Mark K, today at 09:50

    Inter v Real. The student will meet his teacher in this great European competition.

    • Reply posted by sarfatti, today at 11:50

      sarfatti replied:
      And who would be student of whom? Never were in the same team Inzaghi and Ancelotti.