"If there is a game with pressure, it is the Milanese derby. Two of the biggest clubs in the world, sharing the same city and even the same stadium. The Derby Della Madonnina. It is one of the biggest games in the footballing calendar, let alone Milan's. In recent times, the Rossoneri have stood tall, going unbeaten since April 2024. However, that game is remembered for another level of pain than just being a regular derby defeat."
"Reijnders is no stranger to the derby either, featuring in seven derbies during his time in Milano. He is also not a stranger to having an impact, with two goals and as many assists in the games, too. 'Everything about the Milan derby is intense. I remember one year my wife asked me, 'Can we go out to dinner on Thursday?' I replied, 'Are you crazy?! The derby is on Saturday! We can't go out to dinner.' Everything about the preparation, the experience, is so intense.'"
Tijjani Reijnders will be involved in one of Europe's biggest rivalries this weekend in the Manchester derby. The Milanese derby, known as the Derby Della Madonnina, pits two major clubs that share a city and stadium. AC Milan have recently enjoyed strong form, maintaining an unbeaten run since April 2024 and recording six matches without defeat after a painful derby loss. Reijnders featured in seven Milan derbies, contributing two goals and two assists. Reijnders described the derby atmosphere and preparation as intensely focused, recounting refusing to go out before matchday due to the pressure.
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