Inter, Milan draw 1-1 in Coppa Italia semifinal first leg

AC Milan and Inter Milan drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal, leaving the tie finely balanced for the return leg. Tammy Abraham scored the opener for Milan shortly after halftime, capitalizing on defensive lapses, while Hakan Çalhanoğlu equalized for Inter with a powerful strike. Milan, currently struggling in Serie A, sees the Coppa Italia as their best chance to secure European competition next season. Inter, on the other hand, is in pursuit of a treble, with aspirations in both Serie A and the Champions League. The return legs are scheduled for April 23-24, with Bologna waiting in the final after defeating Empoli. Both teams will look to capitalize on the return leg to advance to the final, with Milan needing a morale boost amidst a difficult season.