UCL: Dzeko, Mkhitaryan Send Inter Past AC Milan In First Leg At San Siro

Inter Milan took a significant step towards the Champions League final with a resounding 2-0 triumph over AC Milan in an electrifying last-four derby on Wednesday.

The victory puts Inter in a commanding position ahead of the second leg, with the team poised to reach the final of the prestigious tournament for the first time in 13 years.

Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan propelled Inter to an early advantage with their well-taken goals.

The match showcased Inter's superiority as they created numerous scoring opportunities while denying Milan any real chance to threaten their goal.

Inter could have widened the margin of victory, with Hakan Calhanoglu striking the post and Dzeko squandering a golden opportunity early in the second half.

Nevertheless, the team remains the clear favourite to progress to the final, setting the stage for a potential moment of redemption against their Milan rivals, who eliminated them in the semifinals and quarterfinals in 2003 and 2005, respectively.