AC Milan vs. Inter Milan: Lessons Learned from International Champions Cup

AC Milan defeated Inter Milan in the “first” derby of the new season, with the International Champions Cup pre-season fixture being played in China and ending with a 1-0 scoreline.

A low-key fixture was well-supported by both sets of fans, but the spectacular goal from Philippe Mexes—a first-time mid-air volley off a corner kick—was totally out of keeping with the rest of the match. Antonio Nocerino saw a straight red card late on.

It’s early in pre-season for both clubs but here are a few pointers and thoughts that the two managers, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Roberto Mancini, might take away from the game.

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