Road to the derby: A look at Milan and Inter's fixtures before the big clash

"Just four matchdays remain before the big Derby della Madonnina clash between AC Milan and Inter. With just five points separating the teams still, it's possible that the game could decide a whole lot. Considering that Milan have been able to keep up with Inter so far, sort of, the Scudetto race is still alive. Many have also named the derby clash as a decider of sorts, since a win in that one would get the Rossoneri closer and also hurt the Nerazzurri's confidence."

"Inter Sassuolo-Inter: February 8, 18:00 Inter-Juventus: February 14, 20:45 Bodo/Glimt-Inter: February 18, 21:00 Lecce-Inter: February 21, 18:00 Inter-Bodo/Glimt: February 24, 21:00 Inter-Genoa: TBA (February 27-March 1) Since they have Champions League commitments, a rather tough one we should add with the away trip to northern Norway, Inter's schedule is a lot more packed. One could argue that they have the depth to handle the situation, but it's still not ideal ahead of such a game."

Four matchdays remain and Milan sit five points behind Inter, keeping the Scudetto race alive. The upcoming Derby della Madonnina could significantly affect the title chase, with a Milan win narrowing the gap and denting Inter's confidence. Milan face relatively lighter opponents over the next fixtures, while Inter's schedule is more congested because of Champions League travel, including an away trip to northern Norway. Inter's calendar includes Juventus and multiple midweek matches, which may test squad depth. If Milan continue to collect points, they could exploit Inter's packed schedule and improve their position before the derby.

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