WOMEN, AC MILAN v INTER: MATCH PREVIEW

This AC Milan v Inter match is already making history: the first women's derby at San Siro. The Rossonere are preparing to don the Anniversary Kit and face the Nerazzurre on MD 12 of Serie A, scheduled for Sunday 8 December at 14:30 CET at the Scala of football, in a crucial appointment to prove their worth. It is a Derby that promises excitement, and this is our Match Preview.

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AC Milan had an important draw against Fiorentina, which ended 2-2. The Rossonere showed determination and desire to improve after the defeats against Juventus and Como, despite an up-and-down period in the league. The victory against Sassuolo and Freedom in the Coppa Italia have shown the team's ability to react and fight back. Coach Bakker and her girls are ready to give their best to return to winning ways, which has been missing for a month, with the aim to climb up the standings and chase the Poule Scudetto. Zanini and Sevenius are unavailable.

"We are excited and proud because we have the great opportunity to play again on a pitch that has hosted some of the world's greatest footballing events. Thanks to the support and vision of the whole club, the women's sector has evolved," said Elisabet Spina, Head of Women's Football at AC Milan. "The interest is growing and the level of play has risen considerably. The decision to have Suzanne Bakker at the helm, the only female coach in Serie A, shows our direction of innovative football aimed at the professional growth of young women."

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The Nerazzurre are on a positive streak, coming from three victories while also keeping their goal unbeaten. Mister Piovani's team has shown defensive solidity and the ability to capitalise on chances, as seen against Napoli in the 1-0 scored by Magull. The Nerazzurre are on excellent form and will try to increase their lead, aiming to consolidate their top position. From Rúnarsdóttir in goal to striker Wullaert in attack, passing through Cambiaghi, Serturini and Pedersen in the midfield, Inter tend to favour the 4-1-4-1 formation.

PRE-MATCH NUMBERS

• After 12 Serie A matches without a single draw (8 Rossonere wins and 4 Nerazzurre), AC Milan and Inter drew 1-1 last September. The Rossonere are unbeaten in the 2 most recent Derbys (1W, 1D) and could make it 3 in a row for the first time since the period between October 2019 and March 2021 (4W).
• AC Milan have won 4 out of 6 Derbys at home against Inter Milan in Serie A, scoring an average of 2 goals (12 total); 5 December 2021 was the only time have the Rossonere failed to get on the scoreline (0-3).
• AC Milan have scored the most goals in the final quarter of an hour in percentage terms: 50%, 5/10 (including the goal against Fiorentina in the previous round); only Inter (6) have scored more.
• Of the players who have scored more than one goal in the league, Nikola Karczewska is the only one to have scored them as a substitute: 2 out of 2, including the equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Viola Park; in the five most recent editions of the tournament, only Emelyne Laurent (3 in 2023/24) and Nina Stapelfeldt (3 in 2021/22) have done better from the bench for the Rossonere.

WHERE TO WATCH AC MILAN ON TV
In Italy, AC Milan v Inter will be shown on Raisport and DAZN at 14:30 CET. Don't miss the coverage on the rossonere's Instagram account, acmilan.com and the AC Milan Official App, where the full replay will be available from the following day.

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Refereeing the match will be Maria Marotta, from Sapri. The team will be completed by assistant Morea-Signorelli and fourth official Copelli.

MD 12 opened on Friday with Roma 2-1 Como. On Saturday, Sassuolo 2-1 Napoli and Sampdoria 1-3 Fiorentina were played. Sunday will see Juventus v Lazio at 12:30 CET and AC Milan v Inter at 14:30 CET.

Here is the current standings : Juventus* 29; Fiorentina 26; Roma 25; Inter* 24; Como 16; Milan* 14; Sassuolo 9; Lazio* 7; Napoli 6; Sampdoria 4. (* = one game in hand)

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