Fiorentina - Milan - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Fiorentina and Milan are both historic clubs in Italian football, with Fiorentina based in Florence and Milan based in the city of Milan.
- 2. The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry, known as the Derby del Sole (Derby of the Sun), due to the geographical distance between the two cities.
- 3. The first encounter between Fiorentina and Milan took place on October 19, 1930, with Milan winning 3-1.
- 4. Fiorentina's home ground is the Stadio Artemio Franchi, which has a capacity of 43,147. Milan's home ground is the San Siro, also known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, which has a capacity of 75,923.
- 5. Fiorentina has won two Serie A titles in their history, in 1956 and 1969, while Milan is one of the most successful clubs in Italian football history, with 18 Serie A titles and 7 Champions League titles.
- 6. The top goalscorer in the history of matches between Fiorentina and Milan is Gunnar Nordahl, who scored 14 goals for Milan against Fiorentina.
- 7. The most recent meeting between Fiorentina and Milan took place on November 29, 2020, with Milan winning 2-0 at the San Siro.
- 8. Both clubs have had legendary players represent them over the years, including Gabriel Batistuta for Fiorentina and Paolo Maldini for Milan.
- 9. Fiorentina and Milan have a long history of competing for European qualification spots in Serie A, with both clubs regularly challenging for a place in European competitions such as the Champions League and Europa League.
- 10. The rivalry between Fiorentina and Milan is a highly anticipated fixture every season, with both sets of fans passionate about their respective clubs and eager to see their team come out on top in the Derby del Sole.