The 2005 clash – widely remembered for the chaotic scenes in which Brazilian goalkeeper Dida was knocked to the ground by a flare - was the second time in two seasons the sides had met in the knockout stages as the pair threatened continental dominance to add to their monopoly on Serie A. European success did follow in the form of one title apiece – Milan lifting the trophy in 2007 and Inter followed suit in 2010 – but both have seen their stock dwindle severely in the past few years.
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