The next Derby della Madonnina showdown between Inter Milan and AC Milan will reportedly shatter the Serie A record for matchday revenue.
This fixture is always one of the most anticipated encounters on the Serie A calendar.
The Nerazzurri will resume their league campaign with a clash against Monza after the international break. But in the following week, they will lock horns with their crosstown rivals.
The Italian champions will be the hosts on this occasion, so they will be painting the majority of the San Siro stands with their black and blue colors.
The Nerazzurri faithful are certainly looking forward to this one. They have already flocked to the box office to collect their tickets.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via FcInterNews, the Derby clash on September 22nd will set a new Serie A record.
As the pink newspaper explains, the matchday revenues for this event will be circa 7 million euros.
Inter Milan Vs AC Milan To Set New Serie A Matchday Revenue Record
The Derby d’Italia clash between Inter and Juventus in 2019 is the current record holder with 6.6 million euros.
The fans’ excitement about the upcoming Derby reflects Inter’s positive start to the campaign.
The Nerazzurri currently sit on top of the Serie A table with seven points alongside Juventus, Torino and Udinese.
Moreover, Inter have had the upper hand in the Derby as of late.
Last season, they pummeled Milan by five goals in the first edition, before celebrating the Serie A title by beating their rivals on a historic evening in April.