AC Milan’s season has fallen far short of expectations, but a Coppa Italia triumph would offer a route back into Europe, manager Sergio Conceicao said ahead of their semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Empoli vs. Bologna, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network 🇪🇸 Copa del Rey: Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, 3:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+ 🌎 CCC: LA Galaxy vs. Tigres, 11:15 p.m. ➡️ FS2 The first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals begin this week as two of Italy's heavyweights join a pair of surprise contenders in a quest to end the season with at least one major trophy to their name.

On April 2, 2025, football fans across Italy and the globe focused their attention on the iconic San Siro Stadium for an exhilarating Coppa Italia derby, where AC Milan faced off against Inter Milan.

Although Inter Milan are enjoying a far more successful campaign than neighbours AC Milan, a poor run in this season's derbies has made Inter coach Simone Inzaghi cautious ahead of their two-legged Coppa Italia semi-final.

Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Coppa Italia semi-final, as giant-killers Empoli face an increasingly ambitious Bologna.

Conceicao conceded his side had fallen short of expectations this term, but urged them to stay focused in the knowledge that silverware may turn their fortunes around

Inter Milan are on the brink of a historic campaign, with another iconic ‘treble’ well within reach for the reigning Serie A holders. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri could break the record for most matches contested in one season.

Fabio Capello claims that it is 'hard to believe' that Milan can upset the odds and get a win against Inter in their upcoming Coppa Italia semifinal first