Fast, Strong, Accurate, Lukaku Is Truly Prince Of Milan
JAKARTA - Romelu Lukaku proved himself to be the new Prince of Milan when Inter beat AC Milan in the della Madonina Derby, Sunday, February 21 evening.
The latest clash didn't just mark the Nerazzurri's 3-0 win over their city rivals. But it also extended the lead of Antonio Conte's men at the top of Serie A.
With Juventus this season soft under inexperienced coach Andrea Pirlo, the Milan duo were given the opportunity to break free. They fought among themselves.
Ahead of last night's kick-off, it was Inter who held the lead at the top of Serie A, with a one-point advantage over the Rossoneri. And, when all happened at the San Siro, La Beneamata only continued to extend this lead.
The duo of Lu-La, Romelu Lukaku, and Lautaro Martinez made a difference in this match. Silencing the big mouth of Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic who did not move in front of Samir Handanovic.
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Lautaro scored the opening two goals for his team. The first goal was scored through a heading from Lukaku's crisp pass. While the others were rushed after receiving Ivan Perisic's pass.
Lukaku added to Milan's misery while complementing his outstanding individual performance with a goal scored 25 minutes before the break.
Demonstrating speed, strength, and ruthless finishing ability, the Belgian striker gave Inter firm control over the Serie A title race.
Behind Lukaku's latest glorious appearance, a number of new records have been created. First, it is confirmed that the Belgian has now surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the Serie A scorers' list this season with 17 goals.
Even more impressive, however, is the fact that Lukaku has become the first player in a long and leveled history to ever score in 5 consecutive Milan derbies, in all competitions.