Much easier than expected, Inter humbled Milan 5-1 in the latest chapter of the long-standing Derby della Madonnina rivalry on Saturday evening. While it was the best way for Simone Inzaghi’s men to prove their Scudetto credentials, Rossoneri got a valuable lesson.

Starting the new campaign with three consecutive victories over so-called ‘small teams’ tricked Milan into tucking themselves into a false sense of security. Christian Pulisic’s quick-fire start in Serie A added to the hype, which led Stefano Pioli’s new-look side to get ahead of themselves. 

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