Milan and Inter played out a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendly on Tuesday, with each side earning a point from the encounter at San Siro. The match featured goals from Federico Dimarco and Christopher Nkunku, while substitutions began in the first half as both managers experimented with their squads. By then, the teams had already settled into a rhythm that neither would break for ninety minutes.
Dimarco opened the scoring in the fifty-third minute, giving Inter the lead before Christopher Nkunku equalised from the spot in the eightieth. The penalty came after a period where Milan pressed higher up the pitch, looking to regain control. Things came to a head when the referee pointed to the spot, and Nkunku made no mistake from the distance.
In the first half, both managers made changes at the break, with Iddrissou and Cisse coming on for Milan while Inter waited for the restart. Yellow cards for Yann Bisseck and Pablo Estupinan bookended the contest, with the defender cautioned in added time. The match never quite found its tempo, with both sides taking their time to settle into the evening.
Inter dominated possession at 56 percent and registered 100 attacks against Milan's 85, but the statistics told only part of the story. The visitors created more chances on paper with 2.34 expected goals compared to 1.39 for the hosts, yet the final score reflected a match decided by moments rather than sustained pressure. Milan's goalkeeper made five saves to Inter's two, suggesting the home side defended more resolutely when it mattered.
Both teams showed signs of their recent form, with Milan drawing 2-2 with Celtic last month and Inter holding Manchester City to a draw. The friendly served as preparation ahead of the new campaign, though neither manager seemed willing to risk too much in a non-competitive fixture. The result leaves both sides with a point and a chance to assess their options before the season begins.