"It is a trophy they haven't won for over 20 years, and by contrast Lazio have won it four times since the 2002-03 campaign when the Rossoneri last won it. Not only that, but the feeling of revenge is in the air. The Biancocelesti want to get their own back after they feel they were robbed of a late penalty in the league meeting on Saturday, while Milan want to banish the memories of a painful defeat in the final against Bologna in May."
"As a reminder, Lazio's ultras said on Wednesday: "After everything that's happened, you already know what to do. If you want to reach the quarter-finals, you'll go there with your eardrums destroyed. The Lazio fans will take care of Lazio. Welcome to hell." Milan therefore must be smart and take the sting out of the game. It will be a fiery environment from the first whistle, but a good start and not inviting pressure (especially not conceding early) would help to dampen them down"
AC Milan aim to reach the Coppa Italia quarter-finals and prize the trophy after a more than 20-year wait. Lazio have recent cup pedigree, winning four since 2003, and are motivated by a perceived injustice over a late penalty in Saturday's league meeting. Milan also seek to erase memories of the painful final defeat to Bologna in May. Hostile San Siro atmosphere, stoked by Lazio ultras, threatens to unsettle Milan early in the tie. The tactical duel between Maurizio Sarri and Massimiliano Allegri adds a strategic layer, with Allegri available on the dugout despite a recent league red card suspension.
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