AC Milan produced a stunning performance to defeat city rivals Inter Milan 3-0 in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final on April 23, 2025, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory and booking their place in the final. Luka Jović was the hero of the night, scoring twice before Tijjani Reijnders capped off the triumph with a late third goal.

Heading into the match with the tie delicately poised at 1-1 from the first leg, both sides knew the importance of a strong start. Milan drew first blood in the 36th minute when Álex Jiménez whipped in a superb cross, and Jović rose highest to head the ball past Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The goal settled Milan’s nerves and put Inter on the back foot heading into halftime.

Shortly after the restart, Milan doubled their advantage. Following a scramble from a corner, the ball fell kindly for Jović, who reacted quickly to fire home his second of the night and effectively seal the tie. Inter struggled to mount a response, and their night worsened in the 85th minute when Reijnders finished a swift counterattack with a precise shot from a tight angle, completing the 3-0 rout.

The result means AC Milan maintain their unbeaten record against Inter this season and gives them a chance to add another trophy to their cabinet, having already won the Supercoppa Italiana earlier in the campaign. Milan will face the winner of the other semi-final between Bologna and Empoli in the Coppa Italia final set for May 14 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

For Inter, the defeat is a heavy blow, ending their hopes of a domestic treble. Simone Inzaghi's side now must regroup quickly ahead of crucial fixtures against Roma in Serie A and Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.

Milan’s commanding display not only showcased their attacking prowess but also underlined the strong mentality instilled by manager Stefano Pioli, as they now prepare for a shot at silverware on the national stage.