Juventus 0-0 (2-1 on agg.) Inter Milan: 5 hits and flops as the Bianconeri book a spot in the final | Coppa Italia 2020-21

Juventus will play either Napoli or Atalanta in the Coppa Italia 2021 finals
Juventus will play either Napoli or Atalanta in the Coppa Italia 2021 finals

Flop: Alex Sandro (Juventus)

Alex Sandro's impact was minimal on both ends of the pitch
Alex Sandro's impact was minimal on both ends of the pitch

Alex Sandro had yet another disappointing performance in the Juventus shirt. While his forward runs kept Inter Milan on their toes, nothing significant really came from them, as his crosses were almost non-existent.

Defensively, Sandro lacked resolve and was visibly unsettled by Achraf Hakimi's pace, who outmaneuvered him a couple of times.

In the first half, he even tackled the marauding Moroccan just outside the area, conceding a free-kick from a good position.

Although Inter didn't make the most of the set-piece, the ensuing yellow card for the full-back will now keep him out of the final.

Hit: Matthijs de Ligt (Juventus)

Matthijs de Ligt was superb at the back
Matthijs de Ligt was superb at the back

Juventus rolled back the calendar with a defending masterclass against Inter Milan, but the man who orchestrated it all was Matthijs de Ligt.

The Dutchman was robust and never allowed the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez any space. He also showed excellent communication with Merih Demiral, his fellow centre-back.

Whenever the Nerazzurri threatened on the counter, De Ligt read their movements and took up positions accordingly, making sure they never got a clear sight of goal.

He's firmly establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in the world and will be the key to protecting Juventus' defence in the final.

Flop: Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan)

Romelu Lukaku fired a blank tonight
Romelu Lukaku fired a blank tonight

So often the ruthless predator, Romelu Lukaku had a forgetful outing against Juventus on Tuesday.

Suspended from the first leg for an accumulation of cards, his return to the line-up was expected to bolster Inter Milan, who desperately needed to score to keep their hopes of making it to the final alive.

However, Lukaku failed to muster even a single shot on target, having been stifled by Juventus' solid defence.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh
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