Overview
- Official starting lineups were published before kickoff, with AC Milan fielding Mike Maignan in goal and Inter naming Josep Martínez as their starter.
- Inter brought Martínez into goal after a reported last-minute injury to Ivan Provedel, forcing an unexpected change to their match-day plans.
- Ruben Amorim set Milan up in a 4-4-4-1 and surprised by selecting S. Diawara at left-back because of underwhelming form from other options.
- Christian Chivu chose a 3-5-2 for Inter and paired A. Diouf with M. Thuram up front, while fullback and midfield picks signaled an intent to press wide.
- Both clubs used the occasion to present the Generali Stadium project, targeting a move from San Siro in 2031 and signalling a long-term shift in infrastructure plans.