AC Milan beat Inter to the Coppa Italia Finals, while Real Madrid is close gap in Barca
AC Milan secured his position in the final of Coppa Italia with a comprehensive 3-0 semi-final second league victory over City Rivals Inter.
The tie was subtly settled in the game 1-1, but a goal from Luka Giovic’s brace and Tijani Reyjners allowed Sergio Conseikao’s side to reach the final.
Inter may have been allowed to see one eye in a key league match against Roma on Sunday and a clash in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona on Wednesday.
However, Simone Inzagie’s side, looking to maintain the Serie’s crown, was pleasantly beaten by his fierce rivals at Saint-Silo.
We’re going to Rome. Who’s coming with you? 🫶#intermilan #sempremilan #coppaitaliafrecciarossa pic.twitter.com/1rgvmvh8yj
– AC Milan (@Acmilan) April 23, 2025
In Serie A, Juventus, who was on the receiving end of a shocking defeat, was beaten 1-0 by fighter Parma.
Mateo Peregrino achieved the hosts’ game’s sole goal with a halftime stroke as the old lady wasted the opportunity to bounce Bologna fourth.
Fiorentina came from behind and won Cagliari 2-1 courtesy of the goals of Robin Gosens and Luas Beltran.
The eventful game between Genoa and Lazio ended in the latter 2-0 thanks to goals from Valentin Castellanos and Boulaye Dia, but both teams sent players.
Meanwhile, in the LA La Liga, Real Madrid closed the gap between leader Barcelona and won 1-0 against Getafe.
Arda Guler grabbed the sole goal of the 21-minute game as Carlo Ancelotti ultimately paid off in making the decision to wholesale the starting eleven ahead of Saturday’s final showdown with his Catalan rival.
The results may prove important in keeping five league games remaining and keeping the hopes of a real title alive. Following this weekend’s Cup final, the Los Blancos traveled to Barcelona on May 11th, proving to be the title decider.
Elsewhere in Spain, the athletic club moved within three points of third-place Atletico, giving a 1-0 victory over Las Palmas.
Inaki Williams scored five minutes later, giving the hosts the lead in what turned out to be the only goal of the game.
I’ll take derbiiii!!!
Fight, effort, sacrifice to add 3 tips!!!#alavésrealsociedad#laligaeasports | #Gootheztorioso ⚪⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/d4bhdjbsav
-Deportivo Alavés (@Alaves) April 23, 2025
The Alaves drove off Basque rival Real Sociedad a 1-0 winner thanks to Nahuel Tenaglia’s second half goal, leading to a major boost from top flight survival.
This victory lifts the fighter from three from the bottom.
On another Wednesday fixture, 7th place Celta Vigo has made his chances of securing European football next season with a 3-0 victory over his fifth Villarreal.
Visitors left Eric Bailly in the 37th minute, ahead of goals from penalties by Ferlopez, Borgia Iglesias and Iagoaspass.