The sale of tickets for Inter‑Como at the SanSiro has been surrounded by strong controversy, with only 1,565 seats put on sale for Como fans. The figure, sold on Vivaticket at a total price of €26.78, was almost sold out in a few hours, leaving Como supporters in a situation of frustration. In the past the guest sector had been able to accommodate over 4,300 spectators, and at full capacity the capacity of the area would exceed 5,000 seats.
The main reason for this reduction is the decision of the public security authorities, who established the limitation to 1,565 seats due to car park renovations and security works in the vicinity of the stadium. Despite the presence of a plexiglass panel in the third blue tier, which serves to modulate the capacity and separate the visiting fans from the Nerazzurri, it was not possible to increase the availability of tickets for the match against Como.
The reduction in seats has had a notable impact on Como fans, who generally go to the SanSiro for Inter's matches against lower-level clubs. The average attendance for these matches is usually between 3,000 and 3,500 spectators, a figure that this year would have been guaranteed by the path of both teams. In addition to the limitation of seats, the authorities have imposed an absolute ban on residents of the province of Como from purchasing tickets for the other sectors of the stadium, further worsening the situation.
The protest was organized by groups from the Curva, who asked the white-blue club to mediate with the Nerazzurri club to try to increase the availability of tickets. However, the safety regulations in force seem to leave little possibility of granting this request. The situation has generated strong discontent among Como fans, who feel penalized by the decision of the public security authorities.
This evening's Milan-Inter derby saw the removal of the safety tarpaulins in the third green tier and the third blue tier, rehabilitating 2,350 seats and allowing the stadium to increase its overall capacity from just over 74,000 to over 77,000 spectators. Despite this, the limitation of seats for Como fans remains a source of tension and discussion between the clubs and the competent authorities.