Milan Showdown to Air Live on BBC Two

The first Milan derby of the season is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be a thrilling encounter. Scheduled for Saturday, October 31, viewers can tune in to BBC Two to watch the action unfold live. Kicking off at 19:45 GMT at the iconic San Siro, AC Milan is eager to close the gap on their city rivals, Inter, who currently lead Serie A with 22 points—four points clear of the Rossoneri. Known as the Derby della Madonnina, this clash is one of the biggest and most exciting matches in Italian football. However, Milan faces a tough challenge as they battle an injury crisis, with as many as eight players potentially sidelined for the match. Despite this, they have the momentum in derbies, having won the last three encounters against Inter. Both teams are still unbeaten in the league this season, adding to the stakes. Inter has been on fire, claiming seven wins and a draw from their first eight games, while Milan has recorded five victories and three draws. While Inter may be the team to beat in Serie A so far, the recent history of the derby favors Milan, who haven’t lost to their rivals in their last seven meetings across all competitions. This marks the first time they've achieved such a feat since a stretch between November 2002 and April 2005. Don't miss out on this thrilling matchup—follow your club closely with BBC Sport and stay updated with the latest from the pitch!