AC Milan banner translates into chilling message before Champions League derby
AC Milan fans prepared for their blockbuster Champions League semi-final against rivals Inter Milan with a chilling banner.
The Rossoneri, who have lost their Serie A crown, were the home side for the first-leg at the San Siro so had a much larger allocation of fans in the famous stadium.
Making the most of their stretched support, fans brought out a wide banner with a message written in their native Italian, which was translated by BT Sport by journalist James Horncastle.
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Horncastle said: "It says that 'hell is empty tonight, because all the devils are here.' Meaning the Milan fans and the Milan players as well.
"I'm sure around kick-off we will have an incredible fan tifo which they put on, which makes this occasion arguably the greatest derby in the world."
Horncastle was right about the tifo, with the home support unveiling the face of a huge devil as they made the most of their huge allocation of tickets.
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The ferocious support from the red side of the city didn't have the influence they wanted, with Simone Inzaghi's men racing into a early lead.
Edin Dzeko scored from a corner before Henrikh Mkhitaryan powered home from close range to silence the majority of the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
AC Milan took the Serie A title from Inter last season, but lost their crown to Napoli this campaign.
With the Milan sides exceeding expectations by reaching the last four, the winner from the other side of the draw will be the big favourites in the final.
Manchester City drew in their first leg against Real Madrid, so it's all to play for in the second-leg at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Inter Milan will be the home side for the second leg in Italy, meaning they can return to the home dressing room and have the majority of the stadium support.
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