The Derby della Madonnina is always a special occasion, but this Coppa Italia semifinal has added significance. Both AC Milan and Inter Milan are desperate to win a trophy this season, and this match represents a major opportunity to advance to the final.

AC Milan will face city rivals Inter at San Siro for the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals, as the two sides meet again after the two Serie A derbies and the Supercoppa Italian final when Sergio Conceicao's side managed to make a comeback in the second half and won the first trophy of the season.

Stefan de Vrij will dislodge Francesco Acerbi from Inter Milan’s starting line-up in tonight’s Coppa Italia game against AC Milan. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Netherlands international will get the nod in defense.