The highly anticipated Milan derby, known as the “Derby della Madonnina,” delivered not only a crucial victory for AC Milan but also a landmark financial achievement for Serie A. Tuesday’s match between AC milan and Inter Milan at the San Siro generated over €8.6 million in revenue, setting a new league record for a single match [[1, 2, 3]]. The revenue milestone underscores the enduring popularity of Italian football and the intense rivalry between these two storied clubs, drawing 75,562 fans to the stadium [[1, 2, 3]].
The Milan Derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan shattered revenue records on November 26, bringing in over €8.6 million, Italian media reports confirm. This marks the highest-grossing match in the history of Serie A.
AC Milan secured a crucial 1-0 victory over their rivals Inter at the San Siro stadium during Week 12 of the Serie A season, with 75,562 fans in attendance. The win provides a significant boost to Milan’s position in the league standings.
The “Derby della Madonnina” topped the charts for ticket revenue by a considerable margin, surpassing the €8 million mark for the first time ever.
A previous encounter between the two teams in September of last year drew 75,366 spectators and generated over €7.6 million in revenue at the same venue – the second-highest attendance and revenue total in Serie A history.
The Inter Milan versus Juventus fixture in October of last year, which ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, attracted 75,056 fans and generated €7.6 million in ticket sales.
Inter Milan currently holds the record for the highest-attended football match in Italy, achieving this feat last season during their Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona, which brought in €14.7 million in revenue.