AC Milan and Inter shared the points in a friendly match in Perth.
AC Milan drew 1-1 with Inter at Optus Stadium in Perth in a Club Friendlies match; both teams ended the game without a winner.
- 0'The match has started.
AC Milan hosts Inter.
- 36'Y. Bisseck received a yellow card in the 36th minute.
In the 36th minute, Y. Bisseck of Inter received a yellow card. The match at Optus Stadium remains goalless.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Inter made a substitution in the 46th minute.
In the 46th minute, Inter brought on M. Lavelli to replace J. Iddrissou. The team in blue and black stripes made a personnel change right at the start of the second half, while the game was still deadlocked.
- 46'AC Milan made a substitution at the start of the second half.
46th minute,AC MilanC. Nkunku was brought on to replace A. Cisse. The two teams continued into the second half with the score at 0-0.
- 46'AC Milan made a substitution after halftime.
In the 46th minute, P. Estupinan came on as a substitute for D. Bartesaghi, as AC Milan began the second half with a personnel change.
- 46'Inter made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, H. Mkhitaryan came on as a substitute for A. Stankovic, as Inter made a personnel change at the start of the second half.
- 53'Dimarco puts Inter ahead.
In the 53rd minute, F. Dimarco scored for Inter after an assist from N. Barella. Inter took the lead against AC Milan.
- 63'AC Milan made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, V. Vladimirov came on as a substitute for S. Pavlovic for AC Milan. The home team was looking to make a difference after trailing Inter 0-1.
- 63'R. Leao came on to support AC Milan.
In the 63rd minute, AC Milan brought on R. Leao to replace R. Loftus-Cheek. Trailing Inter, the home team hoped that the introduction of R. Leao would create more attacking opportunities.
- 63'F. Terracciano came on as a substitute for F. Tomori.
In the 63rd minute, F. Terracciano came on as a substitute for F. Tomori for AC Milan. The team made this substitution while trailing Inter.
- 63'L. Modric came on as a substitute for Y. Fofana.
In the 63rd minute, L. Modric came on as a substitute for Y. Fofana for AC Milan.
- 63'AC Milan makes personnel changes.
In the 63rd minute, A. Saelemaekers came on as a substitute for Y. Musah for AC Milan. With Inter trailing, the home team had another option to refresh their playing style.
- 63'AC Milan brought G. Ramos onto the field.
In the 63rd minute, AC Milan made a substitution: G. Ramos came on to replace F. Camarda. This change came while AC Milan were trailing Inter.
- 63'AC Milan made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, A. Jashari came on as a substitute for M. Gabbia for AC Milan. The home team made a personnel change while trailing Inter 0-1.
- 63'AC Milan made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, AC Milan made a substitution, with K. De Winter coming on to replace S. Chukwueze. This change came while Inter were leading.
- 70'Inter made a personnel change in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, H. Calhanoglu came on to replace P. Zielinski, making a notable change for Inter when they were leading 0-1.
- 70'Inter made a substitution in the 70th minute.
70th minute,I. ProvedelsubstituteJ. MartinezOn Inter's side, the away team made another personnel change while leading.
- 70'Inter revamped their lineup in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Inter made a substitution, with A. Bonny coming on for F. Esposito. Bonny's appearance provided Inter with another option for the final stretch of the match.
- 70'Inter made a personnel change in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Inter made a substitution: D. Frattesi came on for N. Barella. Frattesi's appearance provided Inter with more personnel options for the remainder of the match.
- 70'Inter made a substitution in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Carlos Augusto came on as a substitute for A. Bastoni when Inter were leading 0-1. This was a notable substitution by Inter after taking the lead.
- 71'Inter made a substitution in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, Inter brought Luis Henrique on to replace A. Diouf. Luis Henrique's appearance provided Inter with a new option for the remainder of the match.
- 76'Inter made a substitution in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, Inter made a substitution: L. Bovio came on, replacing B. Pavard. The visitors were leading AC Milan 0-1 and may have wanted to maintain stability in the final minutes.
- 80'Inter made a substitution in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, Inter brought Y. Maye on to replace F. Dimarco. The Nerazzurri made adjustments in the final minutes.
- 84'C. Nkunku equalized for AC Milan from the penalty spot.
In the 84th minute, C. Nkunku successfully converted a penalty, bringing AC Milan level at 1-1 against Inter. The late goal rekindled hope for AC Milan.
- 90+3'P. Estupinan received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, P. Estupinan (AC Milan) received a yellow card when the score was 1-1. This was one of the notable events in the final minutes of the match.
- KTFinal score: AC Milan 1-1 Inter
The match ended with a 1-1 draw.
Updated at 20:09 on 05/08/2026
Match information
AC Milan will face Inter at Optus Stadium at 6:00 PM on August 5, 2026, in a Club Friendly match. This is a noteworthy encounter as the two teams enter the game with contrasting form, while recent head-to-head records show AC Milan maintaining a balanced record against Inter.
Form makes the difference.
AC Milan only managed a draw in their most recent match. While a single result doesn't fully reflect their strength, this development shows the team needs to rediscover their sharpness and control of the game against an opponent currently enjoying a more positive run of results.
Meanwhile, Inter have won their last two matches. This run of results gives them a certain advantage in terms of confidence, especially in their ability to maintain effective performance over several consecutive games. However, in a friendly match, previous form is only part of the picture. How the players approach the game, their level of cohesion, and their ability to adapt to the pace of the match will be crucial.
The odds slightly favor AC Milan.
In their last five encounters, AC Milan won three matches, drew two, and Inter failed to win. This is a noteworthy trend, as it shows that AC Milan often creates a difficult game for their city rivals.
However, these statistics do not necessarily mean AC Milan will have the upper hand in their next encounter. Inter are in better form recently, and a friendly match can offer different approaches compared to a highly competitive match. Therefore, AC Milan's head-to-head advantage should be considered alongside Inter's current stability rather than being the sole deciding factor.
The battle in the midfield area.
The key likely lies in controlling the midfield. AC Milan needs to translate their psychological advantage from their head-to-head record into purposeful ball possession, quick enough movement, and preventing Inter from imposing their tempo. A recent draw might encourage AC Milan to approach the game more cautiously, but that caution will only be effective if the team maintains the necessary pressure.
Inter enter the match with a better record. The team can aim for a proactive style of play, leveraging their confidence to apply early pressure and force AC Milan to deal with the ball under pressure. However, Inter also need to avoid complacency from their recent winning streak, especially given their superior head-to-head record in the last five encounters.
Pre-match analysis
The match at Optus Stadium promises to be a significant test of two contrasting situations. AC Milan has the advantage from their head-to-head record with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 encounters, while Inter possesses confidence thanks to winning their last 2 matches.
The match could be decided by the team that controls the transitions better and effectively exploits the spaces when the opponent pushes forward. AC Milan needs to improve its sharpness after their recent draw, while Inter must prove their current form is strong enough to overcome an opponent that has caused them many difficulties in previous encounters. Overall, this is a balanced match, although the balance of form before the match is slightly tilted towards Inter.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
