Inter takes control as Milan hosts tense first leg

In the edge of the Champions League semifinal, Milan and Inter clashed in the first leg played at Giuseppe Meazza in Milan. Inter carried a clear edge after a late night in which every move mattered. The stadium buzzed with anticipation as the teams prepared to settle a fierce rivalry on the big stage. The verdict would hinge on discipline, organization, and the kind of decisive mix that only a high-stakes rivalry can deliver. The opening acts showed Inter proving hard to unsettle, while Milan attempted to assert control through patient build-up and quick transitions. The early mood suggested a tightly contested tie, with both sides aware that a single goal could tilt momentum in a heartbeat.