"It was my first goal in Serie A. My first [derby] was on March 10, 1996, I came off the bench and we lost 1-0: I have the image of Branca's goal in my head and I still feel the tension."
"The two Champions League matches in 2003. But in general, all the derbies have been an incredible experience: the two stands, the noise of the stadium, the adrenaline..."
"From a sporting perspective, it is, at least for Milan, who are chasing. Winning would mean getting back to within seven points of the top spot and putting some pressure on Inter."
"Max has given Milan a new lease of life, starting with defensive solidity, which was the priority. That's why I don't think we'll move from the 3-5-2."
Massimo Ambrosini played 27 Milan derbies but scored his sole goal against Inter during a 1997-98 loan spell at Vicenza. He spent 18 seasons with Milan from 1995 to 2013, accumulating nearly 500 appearances and 36 goals across all competitions. Ambrosini became a Hall of Fame member and won 12 major trophies before his emotional departure. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, he reflected on his derby experiences, highlighting the 2003 Champions League matches as particularly memorable. Regarding an upcoming derby, he discussed the title race implications, noting that while a Milan victory would reduce the gap to seven points, he remained skeptical about a full comeback, though he acknowledged football allows for dreams.
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