AC Milan fans are devastated by their team’s loss to bitter rivals Inter Milan in the latest Milan derby, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. This loss not only confirmed Inter as Serie A champions but also as 20-time winners of the Italian top-flight, surpassing Milan’s tally of 19 titles. The image of former Milan player Francesco Acerbi scoring a goal against Milan’s current goalkeeper Mike Maignan added to the fans’ pain. Another former Milan player, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, played a key role in Inter’s victory by hoisting a banner symbolizing their milestone win.
Çalhanoğlu, who faced criticism for leaving Milan for Inter in 2021, found success and redemption with his new team, which only fueled the fans’ anger. Milan fans celebrated his and Inter’s downfall after winning the championship in the previous season. The defeat to Inter allowed them to secure their second star on their jersey, symbolizing ten league titles. The anguish was evident among Milan players, with midfielder Yacine Adli expressing his deep disappointment and frustration after the loss.
The aftermath of the match saw Milan fans reeling from the defeat, while Inter supporters celebrated their team’s triumph with a victory parade through the streets of Milan. The rivalry between the two clubs intensified as Inter clinched another Scudetto and their second star before Milan could achieve the same milestone. The bitterness was further fueled by debates surrounding the legitimacy of Inter’s titles and the impact of past controversies on the club’s success. Inter’s dominance in the derby and their impressive season performance were lauded, while Milan’s failures under coach Stefano Pioli exacerbated the fans’ pain.
As Milan regroups for their upcoming matches, pressure mounts on Pioli to turn the team’s fortunes around and salvage some pride from the disappointing season. A crucial match against Juventus looms, with the potential for redemption or further despair depending on the outcome. Meanwhile, Inter’s celebrations continue with a postponed match and a planned victory concert in Milan, further highlighting the contrasting emotions between the two clubs. Despite the pain of defeat, Milan fans look ahead to the next season with hopes of reclaiming their former glory and securing their own second star in the future.
