The 5 Most Intense Derbies in Europe This Season

#4 Inter Milan vs AC Milan (the Milan Derby) - 15/10/17

Mauro Icardi scored a fantastic hat-trick in the Milan derby

In the Northern region of Italy stands a beautiful city. Located at a nexus of the traffic routes of the Po River Valley, Milan has a population of 3,277,524 inhabitants.

The city is well known for many things, including the love of the beautiful game. It is the home of many soccer fans and the people are connected by the emotions and excitement that football brings.

But despite the fact that these people are united by their passion for the sport, they are totally divided when it comes to the loyalty they have for their various clubs.

This is very prominent if you look at the recent matches between the two biggest clubs in the city - Inter Milan, and AC Milan.

These are rival clubs in the same city and their fans are enemies to each other. The two sides clashed on the 15th of October 2017 and it is one of the most intense derby matches we have witnessed this season.

The game started with great intensity, with both teams playing aggressively. Inter Milan dominated the possession and created a high number of chances relative to their possession.

The Nerazzurri attacked fiercely from both flanks and were strong at their finishing. Their efforts were rewarded with a nice goal as Mauro Icardi completed a brilliant finish after receiving a perfect cross from Antonio Candreva in the 28th minute.

They maintained their early lead till the end of the first half

The second half began with so much anxiety. AC Milan fought back and showed great attitude.

The Rossoneri attacked severely, directing a number of shots towards the goal and threatened their opponents from set-pieces.

They penetrated through the middle and got an equaliser in the 56th minute as Suso converted a perfect long-range effort.

A Mauro Icardi's volley and an own goal from Handanovic ensured that the match was levelled up till the 90th minute.

However, Inter Milan were awarded a controversial penalty in the closing stages as Rodriguez brought down Inter substitute, Eder in the box.

Icardi stepped forward and beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a perfect effort to complete his heroic hat-trick in the match and helped Inter attain the bragging rights with a score of 3-2.

After the game, some AC Milan fans seized the internet to criticize the referee's decision to award a late penalty.

This raised a lot of angry reactions from their rival fans and a heated debate arose online. It was such a memorable night!