The Derby della Madonnina, featuring Inter Milan and AC Milan, is one of the most storied rivalries in Italian football. As two of Milan’s most successful clubs, their matches are steeped in history, often reflecting rivalries between their fanbases.
This iconic derby continues to this day, with the teams facing off in tournaments like the Coppa Italia, Champions League, and Supercoppa Italiana. Here’s everything you need to know about the fierce competition between these two Milan clubs.
Inter Milar and AC Milan’s long-standing rivalry
The AC Milan vs. Inter Milan rivalry has its roots in the class and political divisions between the two clubs’ fan bases. Inter’s supporters were not impressed with what they perceived as the elitism of AC Milan. This led to a clear division, where Inter Milan was associated more with the working class, while AC Milan was viewed as the upper-class club.
The first match between the two teams happened in the final of the Chiasso Cup in 1908, held in Canton Ticino, Switzerland. In this match, AC Milan, also known as the Rossoneri, defeated Inter Milan, also known as the Nerazzurri, by a score of 2-1.
This rivalry would go on to span decades, from the 1926–27 season of the Divisione Nazionale (the first truly national Italian league) to the European Cup and continuing up to the present day in the UEFA Champions League, Serie A, and many minor and major tournaments, as well as friendlies, with the two clubs trading wins over the years.
While both teams have been in this heated rivalry since then, they have also been highly successful in their own right, with both clubs having won numerous domestic and European titles. This makes their every match-up highly anticipated, as they are both strong and capable of matching each other.
Current head-to-head records
As of writing, Inter Milan and AC Milan have faced off in 239 matches. In this fierce rivalry, Inter Milan emerged victorious 91 times, AC Milan 79 times, and 69 games ended in draws. This highlights a closely contested battle between the two Milan clubs.
These encounters occur in major tournaments, including Serie A, Coppa Italia, Prima Categoria, and UEFA Champions League. Over the six most recent encounters between Inter Milan and AC Milan, Inter Milan has the upper hand. Here’s a brief overview:
- Serie A (April 22, 2024):Inter Milan 2-1 AC Milan
- Serie A (September 16, 2023): Inter Milan 5-1 AC Milan
- UEFA Champions League SF (May 16, 2023):Inter Milan 1-0 AC Milan
- UEFA Champions League SF (May 10, 2023):Inter Milan 2-0 AC Milan
- Serie A (February 05, 2023):Inter Milan 1-0 AC Milan
- Supercoppa Italiana (January 18, 2023):Inter Milan 3-0 AC Milan
In their overall UEFA Champions League stats, Inter Milan and AC Milan are tied with two wins each, and they have two draws for a total of six matches played so far. Both teams also scored four goals against each other. However, when it comes to the overall UEFA Champions League record, AC Milan has won seven titles, while Inter Milan has won three.
Upcoming matches
The AC Milan vs. Inter Milan derby will continue, and both teams are set to face each other once again in Serie A Matchday 5 on September 23, 2024, as well as Serie A Matchday 23 on February 03, 2025.
With a long-standing history between Milan’s most successful football clubs, Inter and AC Milan, spectators can keep looking forward to more! Just as in the past, these upcoming matches are expected to be intense and dramatic, promising action-packed encounters between the two rivals.