The rivalry between Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan is one of the most storied in European football, spanning almost a century of epic encounters and unforgettable moments. Here's a detailed timeline of their historic rivalry:
Pre-World War II (1927-1939):
Over the course of their history, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan have met a total of 14 times in competitive matches, with the following results:
Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
---|---|---|---|
Atlético Madrid | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Inter Milan | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Date | Competition | Location | Score |
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September 19, 1950 | Latin Cup Semi-Final | San Siro, Milan | 2-2 |
April 25, 1957 | European Cup Semi-Final | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 3-1 |
May 2, 1957 | European Cup Semi-Final | San Siro, Milan | 1-0 |
April 27, 1963 | European Cup Semi-Final | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 1-2 |
May 1, 1963 | European Cup Semi-Final | San Siro, Milan | 2-1 |
October 23, 1972 | UEFA Cup | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 1-1 |
November 29, 1972 | UEFA Cup | San Siro, Milan | 3-1 |
March 6, 1985 | UEFA Cup Semi-Final | San Siro, Milan | 3-0 |
March 20, 1985 | UEFA Cup Semi-Final | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 3-3 |
March 4, 1997 | UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final | San Siro, Milan | 1-3 |
March 19, 1997 | UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 1-0 |
February 26, 2003 | UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final | San Siro, Milan | 1-0 |
March 12, 2003 | UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 1-3 |
August 27, 2010 | UEFA Super Cup | Stade Louis II, Monaco | 2-2 (Inter Milan won on penalties) |
September 17, 2014 | UEFA Champions League Group Stage | San Siro, Milan | 0-1 |
April 27, 2016 | UEFA Europa League Semi-Final | Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Milan | 2-0 |
May 5, 2016 | UEFA Europa League Semi-Final | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid | 1-0 |
Player | Team | Goals |
---|---|---|
Luis Suárez | Atlético Madrid | 2 |
Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | 2 |
Edinson Cavani | Inter Milan | 2 |
Koke | Atlético Madrid | 1 |
Antoine Griezmann | Atlético Madrid | 1 |
Diego Forlán | Atlético Madrid | 1 |
Matías Vecino | Inter Milan | 1 |
Roberto Firmino | Inter Milan | 1 |
Story 1: The Battle of Milan (1957)
In the semi-finals of the 1957 European Cup, Atlético Madrid faced Inter Milan in one of the most fiercely contested matches in their history. After losing the first leg in Milan 1-0, Atlético Madrid roared back in the second leg at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, winning 3-1 and advancing to the final. The match was marred by violence from both sides, with the referee famously saying, "I was more worried about the spectators than the players."
Lesson Learned: Even when the odds are stacked against you, anything is possible with determination and a fighting spirit.
Story 2: The Penalty Drama (2010)
In the 2010 UEFA Super Cup, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the match ultimately being decided by penalty kicks. However, the drama didn't end there. Inter Milan's goalscorer Samuel Eto'o stepped up to take the winning penalty, but his shot was so soft that it was easily saved by David de Gea. The miss proved costly, as Inter Milan went on to lose the shootout and Atlético Madrid lifted the trophy.
Lesson Learned: Even in the most important of moments, it's important to keep your cool and execute under pressure.
Story 3: The Revenge of the Underdog (2016)
In the 2016 UEFA Europa League semi-finals, Atlético Madrid faced a daunting task against Inter Milan, who had won their previous two matches against the Spanish side. However, under new manager Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid played with passion and determination, winning the first leg 2-0 and holding on for a 1-0 victory in the second leg to advance to the final.
Lesson Learned: Never underestimate the power of a team that has something to prove.
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