The SanSiro derby turned into a real "personal duel" between the Spanish midfielder GonzaloJiménez and Fiorentina. The Italian, known for his aggressiveness, attracted the attention of all the Nerazzurri fans, who accused him of provoking and hitting the Nerazzurri with a blow under the crossbar. During the match, Jiménez was the only Fiorentina player to attempt to rebel against the defense and the Curva Nord, causing tension on the pitch and in the stadium.
The match started with Fiorentina adopting a low center of gravity formation and a defensive castle, but Jiménez's presence changed the dynamic. The Spanish midfielder began to provoke Mkhitaryan and then turned a provocative look at the Curva Nord, with the gesture "I can't hear you, raise your voice", which ignited the first tension on the pitch. Subsequently, Jiménez showed his technical ability with a spectacular goal, scored in just 65 minutes. The player advanced with the ball at his feet and, from a distance of twenty-five metres, hit the near post with a precise shot, giving Fiorentina the lead. The goal was one of the best of the weekend and gave the team an unexpected and temporary lead.
Fiorentina tried to build on their lead, but failed to consolidate it. The match continued until the 90th minute, when Inter made their comeback, turning the game around. Meanwhile, Jiménez left the pitch in the 75th minute, leaving Fiorentina with one player less. The former Bournemouth player left the field in controversial fashion, while Fiorentina manager StefanoVanoli had to manage the situation with the replacement of Jiménez. The coach also had to calm down the player, who was taken off the pitch after the match.
The SanSiro derby was an intense event, with Jiménez demonstrating his aggression and technical ability. Fiorentina tried to exploit the advantage, but failed to consolidate it. Inter made their comeback, turning the game around. The event left Nerazzurri fans with a feeling of frustration and disappointment, while Fiorentina fans hoped for a victory that was not achieved. The SanSiro derby was an exciting event, but Fiorentina failed to capitalize on the advantage they gained.