AC Milan secured their place in the Coppa Italia final after delivering a dominant 3-0 victory over their fierce rivals, Inter Milan, in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Wednesday night. The match was filled with intensity as Milan showcased their superiority, with a clinical performance that left little doubt about their quality on the night.

With the result, Milan progressed to the final with an impressive 4-1 aggregate score, having drawn 1-1 in the first leg at San Siro. This victory not only sealed their passage to the final but also dashed Inter Milan’s hopes of securing a historic treble this season. The result served as a significant blow to their ambitions, leaving them to refocus on their remaining league and European commitments.

Despite the high stakes and the thrilling atmosphere surrounding the clash, Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze found himself as an unused substitute for Milan. The Nigerian forward had been in the spotlight earlier in the competition, scoring a memorable brace during Milan’s 6-1 demolition of Sassuolo in the round of 16. However, since that standout performance, Chukwueze has seen limited action, with only three minutes of game time across the three matches that followed in the tournament.

Milan took full advantage of Inter’s absence of key players like Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, exploiting the weakened setup of their rivals. Stefano Pioli, the Milan manager, opted for a front three of Luka Jovic, Rafael Leão, and Christian Pulisic, continuing with the 3-4-3 formation that has served the team well despite the ongoing absence of influential defender Kyle Walker.

Luka Jovic proved to be the hero of the night, delivering a well-taken brace that gave Milan a commanding lead. Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders capped off the evening with a third goal, effectively putting the game beyond Inter’s reach and ensuring that Milan would head to the final in dominant fashion.

Milan’s aggressive and fast-paced approach, coupled with their clinical finishing, overwhelmed Simone Inzaghi’s side. This was a significant result in the context of the season, as Inter now finds themselves having failed to beat Milan in five attempts this term—losing three and drawing two. The rivalry between these two clubs has been a defining feature of the season, and Milan’s supremacy in the head-to-head clashes has been evident.

While Inter still remains firmly in the race for both the Serie A title and a spot in the Champions League final, this defeat casts a shadow over what has otherwise been a promising season for the club. Despite their strong league form, the loss to Milan will sting, as the dream of winning a historic treble fades away.

For Milan, the victory represents a significant achievement, as they now find themselves heading to their second cup final in just four months. This follows their Supercoppa Italiana triumph over Inter in January, marking a season filled with memorable moments for the Rossoneri. Their continued success in domestic cup competitions highlights the team’s growing momentum and potential for further silverware this season.

Milan will now await the outcome of the other semi-final between Empoli and Bologna, with the winner of that tie set to face them in the Coppa Italia final on May 14 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The stage is now set for what promises to be an exciting final, as Milan looks to add another prestigious trophy to their collection this season.