June 20, 2026
The former defender has been named Serie A coach of the season
An own goal and Lautaro Martinez strike saw the Nerazzurri secure a domestic double
Edoardo Motta saved four of five penalties in the shootout to take Lazio into the final
Empoli faced an uphill task of overturning a three-goal deficit
The win set up a showdown against either Bologna or Empoli, who play the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday
They are ninth in the Serie A standings, out of the Champions League and well off the pace to qualify for next season's competition
Inter enjoy more possession but both sides took their time to grow into the game
In the three meetings between the teams this season, however, Milan won twice
