Review of the Derby in Milan and a Preview of Parma-Inter on Saturday

Il Derby Della Madonnina

Last night, I had the opportunity to see the Derby della Madonnina at San Siro, for the semifinal of the Coppa Italia. The match finished 1-1, leaving it all to play for in the second leg in 3 weeks’ time. This game was important for Parma because Inter will travel to the Stadio Tardini on Saturday to face them. Inter will most definitely be tired because they played last Sunday, yesterday, and now Saturday. 3 matches in 6 days is not easy, and we’ll see how Inter look this weekend. Most likely, Inter will make some changes to the lineup from the derby, considering they’re in intense competition with Napoli and also perhaps Atalanta for the scudetto. Every match is so important from here on out to decide the title race. Saturday, we will also see if Inter’s number 10 Lautaro Martinez is ready to play at the Tardini: manager Simone Inzaghi has said that he hopes to have his captain ready to play, but it’s not a guarantee. 

On the other hand, to speak on Parma, all fans will be hoping that the team can compete and make life difficult for Inter. Those in the stadium must try and create a loud and difficult atmosphere to intimidate the nerazzurri. The Crociati, with a win, would have the opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation zone and in doing so make a big impact on the race for the scudetto. Nonetheless, it is sure to be a great spectacle on Saturday at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, and I cannot wait to watch the game live. Forza Parma!