Milan 3:2 Inter: Deadly Duo Giroud, Leao Inspire Milan to Comeback Win in Epic Derby Della Madonnina Meeting

• Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao inspired AC Milan to a comeback victory over Inter Milan in a thrilling Derby della Madonnina staged at the Stadio San Siro on Saturday afternoon
• It was the 177th meeting between the Milan giants in the Italian top-flight as the Rossoneri had the last laugh despite going down early in the game
• AC Milan's 3-2 victory over their neighbours ensures the Stefano Pioli's men win successive league derbies for the first time in over a decade

AC Milan clawed from a goal down to beat crosstown rivals Inter Milan in an enthralling five-goal thriller on Saturday afternoon.

A brace from poster boy Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud rendered Brozovic and Dzeko's strikes a consolation as the Rossoneri had the last laugh over their eternal nemesis.

It was Inter Milan who drew first blood through midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, who smashed an unstoppable drive into the top corner to send the Inter faithful into a frenzy.

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But exactly seven minutes after Brozovic's opener Sandro Tonali fed poster boy Rafael Leao who made no mistake by drawing the home side level in the 28th minute.

Milan continued their ascendency after recess as Theo Hernandez came close to completing the comeback but missed the target by a whisker.

But his miss would prove the catalyst to spur Milan on as former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud continued his fine start to the season with a brilliant finish after a lovely work in the build-up by Rafael Leao.

The home side did not take their foot of the pedal with Leao weaving his way through the Inter defence with an amazing piece of skill to score a remarkable goal to stretch the lead for Milan at the hour mark.

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A raft of changes slowed the tempo of the game, which inured to the benefit of the Nerazurris as Edin Dzeko pulled one back in the 67th minute to set the tone for a frenetic finish to an already enthralling encounter.

Lautaro Martinez came close to levelling the game, only for his effort to be repelled by Maignan in post for Milan.

Calhanoglu nearly denied the home side from getting all three points as his strike from outside the box rocked the post via a fingertip save from Maignan.

He came close once again but this time around his attempt missed the left post by a whisker.

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Following Milan's draw with Atalanta, the Rosonerris had their work cut out for Bologna. The latter have carved a niche as a banana peel for the big wigs in the Italian Serie A.

With little to no goalmouth action in the opening minutes of the clash at the Stadio San Siro, youngster Charles De Ketelaere took matters into his own hands.