AC Milan 0-3 Inter Milan: 5 talking points as Lautaro Martinez steals the show

#3 AC Milan fail to capitalise on their chances against Inter Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was not a happy man against Inter Milan.

AC Milan might feel they could have done better against Inter Milan. The Rossoneri had 60% possession in the game but failed to make that count, as they could not create anything substantial high up the pitch.

The hosts failed to convert their chances in the first half as well, with Zlatan Ibrahimovich cutting a frustrated figure up front. Milan were duly punished for their profligacy, as Antonio Conte's men demolished them in the second half.

#2 Samir Handanovic has a sensational outing

Samir Handanovic had a stellar game for Inter Milan.

Samir Handanovic was a class act against AC Milan. The 36-year-old Inter Milan shot-stopper made some stunning saves to deny Stefano Pioli's men any chance of getting back into the game.

Handanovic made eight saves and 11 recoveries in the match. The Slovenian pulled off two sensational saves before half-time to ensure that his side went into the break with a lead.

Those second-half saves 🔥Our captain certainly came up strong today! 💪⚫🔵#DerbyMilano #MilanInter pic.twitter.com/7lCBBTaGdq
— Inter (@Inter_en) February 21, 2021

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#1 Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez run riot against AC Milan

Romelu Lukaku (left) and Lautaro Martinez (right)

Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez are rapidly evolving into one of the most lethal strike duos in the game.

The two were involved in all three Inter Milan goals against the Rossoneri. Martinez scored a brace, while Lukaku netted one and set up another to cap off a wonderful display.

Lautaro Martinez has 13 goals and four assists in the league this season, while Romelu Lukaku has a league-leading 17 goals and five assists to his name.

A born leader. ⚫🔵The King of Milano. 👑#DerbyMilano #MilanInter pic.twitter.com/plgUuNa3IU
— Inter (@Inter_en) February 21, 2021

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