Juventus and Inter Milan met on Saturday in a historic pre-season edition of the Derby d’Italia at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The fixture marked the first time the famous Italian rivalry had been played on Australian soil and served as the final match of Inter’s Summer Tour before the start of the 2026–27 Serie A season.
While the result did not count toward league standings, both clubs viewed the contest as an important opportunity to build match fitness, test tactical systems, and give supporters an early look at their squads ahead of the new campaign. The atmosphere in Perth reflected the global appeal of one of Italian football’s biggest rivalries.
Juventus vs Inter Milan Team News and Predicted Lineups
Juventus were expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Luciano Spalletti. Michele Di Gregorio was set to start in goal behind a defense featuring Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Teun Koopmeiners and Andrea Cambiaso. Midfield responsibilities were expected to fall to Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz, while Jonathan David was tipped to lead the attack.
Inter were expected to use a 3-5-2 system under Cristian Chivu. Nicolò Barella, Piotr Zieliński and Federico Dimarco were among the key names in the starting lineup.
Full-Time Update
Inter Milan defeated Juventus 2-1 in their preseason friendly at Optus Stadium after controlling much of the contest and capitalizing on key moments in both halves. The match featured wholesale halftime changes from both managers as they rotated their squads.
Key Match Moments
1′ Kickoff: Inter Milan get the match underway at Optus Stadium.
11′ Corner – Juventus: Kenan Yıldız wins a corner, but Gleison Bremer heads over the bar.
14′ Offside – Inter Milan: Ange-Yoan Bonny is flagged offside after a through ball from Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
20′ Goal – Inter Milan 1-0 Juventus: Federico Dimarco finishes a low cross from Bonny to break the deadlock.
28′ Sustained Pressure: Inter pin Juventus deep with a series of attacks and throw-ins.
37′ Corner – Inter Milan: Nicolò Barella wins a corner, but Manuel Locatelli clears the danger.
45′ Half-Time: Inter take a 1-0 lead into the break.
45′ Mass Substitutions – Juventus: Randal Kolo Muani, Zeki Çelik, Juan Cabal, Teun Koopmeiners, Kerim Alajbegović and Francisco Conceição are introduced.
46′ Second Half: Juventus restart with six new outfield players.
52′ Offside – Juventus: Randal Kolo Muani is caught offside.
55′ Corner – Juventus: Francisco Conceição wins a corner, but Alessandro Bastoni heads clear.
62′ Goal – Inter Milan 2-0 Juventus: Andy Diouf finishes from close range after an assist from Pio Esposito.
68′ Inter Substitution: Cristian Chivu freshens his midfield as Inter look to protect their lead.
74′ Corner – Inter Milan: Juan Cabal deflects a cross behind before Inter play the corner short.
80′ Goal Kick – Inter Milan: Kolo Muani fires wide from a tight angle.
85′ Goal – Juventus 1-2 Inter Milan: Francisco Conceição scores to give Juventus late hope.
90′ Full-Time: Inter Milan claim a 2-1 victory to conclude their international summer tour.
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