Key Takeaways:
- Milan and Inter ended in a 1:1 draw in a friendly held in Perth, Australia
- Goncalo Ramos made his Milan debut, entering the field as a substitute
- A special tribute was paid to Milan legend Franco Baresi, who passed away just days earlier
Memorable Derby Draw in Perth
Milan and Inter concluded their friendly encounter in Perth, Australia, with a 1:1 scoreline. The match began with an elaborate pre-match programme, beginning with a rendition of Nessun Dorma, followed by a brief Aboriginal cultural display, and culminating in the playing of the Italian and Australian national anthems.
It finishes all square here in Perth 🔚 pic.twitter.com/qeFUJk5iqQ
— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 5, 2026
Prior to kick-off, a heartfelt homage was paid to Franco Baresi, the revered Milan legend who passed away just days ago, with both squads observing a minute’s silence. A Milan jersey adorned with his name and famous number 6 was placed prominently in front of both teams, while all Rossoneri players donned shirts in his honour and a special choreography took place in the stands. Throughout the encounter, an evocative image of Baresi raising the Champions League trophy was displayed on the stadium screen, and Milan’s players wore black armbands as a mark of respect.
Detailed Match Analysis
Inter seized the initiative in the 52nd minute when Federico Dimarco scored from close range following a pass from Barella. Milan responded with a series of substitutions orchestrated by manager Amorim midway through the second half, introducing Luka Modric, Rafael Leão, debutant Gonçalo Ramos, and others.
The balance shifted in the 83rd minute when substitute Christopher Nkunku won a penalty after being fouled by fellow substitute Carlos Augusto. Nkunku duly converted from the spot to level the score at 1:1.
Looking Ahead: Next Fixtures
Inter are set to remain in Perth for another high-stakes friendly derby, this time facing Juventus on Saturday. Meanwhile, Milan will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, to take on Chelsea on the same day.
