The Derby d’Italia, the ultimate Italian football classic, broke all expectations. It ended without a winner but delivered a spectacle that Serie A hadn't seen in years. An epic showdown as Inter and Juventus (4-4), with eight goals, reestablished it as one of the most thrilling matches of the moment. 

The first half alone was eventful. Inter, the reigning ‘Scudetto’ champion, saw Juventus come back twice. Juve, which had only conceded one goal in the first eight rounds, allowed three in just 37 minutes, four in total. It was a constant back-and-forth, at full speed, in the historic setting of San Siro. When Juve seemed down, Yildiz leveled the game with a final brace, leaving the score tied.

This classic defied all predictions. It disregarded statistics. Two teams aiming for the title, separated by just one point in Serie A, faced off with everything on the line, both teams going for victory. It was a showdown between two in-demand coaches, Inzaghi and Motta, who delivered on the high expectations. Each showed off their tactical weapons without losing their distinctive styles in a dynamic, direct match.

The action started early for the home team, with Inter coming out strong, spurred on by its passionate crowd. Thuram got ahead of Danilo in the box, and the Brazilian defender committed a penalty. With Calhanoglu off the field, Lautaro seemed likely to take the shot, but it was Zielinski who stepped up and beat Di Gregorio in the 15th minute.

Inzaghi’s Inter looked confident, but the calm didn’t last long. The goal seemed to be the wake-up call Juve’s Motta needed to ignite his team’s unstoppable play. Quick attacks on both flanks, perfect spatial control, and brilliant execution characterized Juve in the 15 minutes following Inter’s first goal.

With Conceicao unstoppable on the wing, Juve turned the game around and silenced San Siro. First, Vlahovic scored in the 20th minute after a perfect pass from Cabal and a sharp finish by the Serbian. Minutes later, Conceicao dazzled with a brilliant move, outplaying Mkhitaryan and assisting Weah to extend Juve’s lead.

The excitement didn’t stop there. Seven minutes later, Inter equalized. Mkhitaryan scored a stunning goal from outside the box after a one-two, first with Pavard and then with Thuram, making it 2-2. Just a minute later, Inter earned another penalty after Kalulu fouled Dumfries. Zielinski completed his brace, putting Inter up 3-2 just before halftime.

Half-time seemed to benefit Inter, which dominated early in the second half. Dumfries threatened right after the break, and in the 53rd minute, he scored the 4-2, nearly putting Juventus out of contention. But Inter missed other scoring opportunities, a mistake that would cost them. 

In a match of this caliber, missed chances have consequences. Juventus, thanks to a crucial substitution by Motta, who brought in Yildiz, managed to rescue the game. Yildiz took charge in the final minutes, scoring Juve’s third goal in the 70th minute with a powerful shot and securing the 4-4 final score in the 82nd, as Juventus surged in attack. This Derby d’Italia ended without a winner but delivered a memorable spectacle. The only team smiling is Napoli, which remains firmly at the top.