Inter Milan take control of their all-Italian Champions League semi-final tie against AC Milan with Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the scoresheet.
Early goals from Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan put Inter Milan in firm control of their Champions League semi-final with AC Milan, winning the away leg 2-0.
The hosts had suffered a big blow even before kick-off when Rafael Leao was ruled out after failing to recover from a thigh injury – and his influence was missed.
Inter could have led by a greater margin had VAR not controversially overturned an on-field penalty decision for a foul by Simon Kjaer on the excellent Lautaro Martinez despite a clear contact on the forward.
AC Milan improved after the break but only a Sandro Tonali effort which clipped the post truly tested a confident and assured Inter, who always posed a threat on the break.
Inter have the advantage of playing in front of their own fans, back at the San Siro, for the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. The winners of the tie will play either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final.
