Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku scored first-half goals and Napoli beat visiting AC Milan 2-1 for a statement victory.

Atalanta's Serie A title ambitions had already vanished following their loss to Inter Milan earlier this month, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said after his side suffered another defeat when they were beaten 1-0 at Fiorentina on Sunday.

The Derby della Madonnina is always a special occasion, but this Coppa Italia semifinal has added significance. Both AC Milan and Inter Milan are desperate to win a trophy this season, and this match represents a major opportunity to advance to the final.

Inter Milan recovered from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie on Wednesday as Tammy Abraham and Hakan Calhanoglu scored in the second half.

Inter Milan’s chances of a treble remain alive, as do AC Milan’s hopes of sneaking into Europe after the city rivals drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Hakan Çalhanoğlu thumped in the equalizer against his former club in the 67th minute after Milan forward Tammy Abraham had netted the opener less than two minutes into the second half.