AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has said that his team used the energy from the Derby della Madonnina win to beat Lazio 4-0 in the Coppa Italia last night, accoridng to a report in the Italian media.

Speaking after the Coppa Italia quarter final against Lazio on Wednesday night, via FCInter1908, the coach explained that the late win over Inter was a source of energy for the Rossoneri that helped them go into halftime against the Biancocelesti with a commanding 3-0 lead.

“We took advantage of the victory in the derby to gain even more energy, confidence and conviction. The team played well and, as Rafael Leao said, they deserved the victory because they played carefully and with quality throughout the 90 minutes.”

Winning that match against Maurizio Sarri’s side has set up a semi final with Inter that will be played over two legs at San Siro in March and April.

Despite having just come out on top against Inter, Stefano Pioli is very aware of the fact that it will be tough to beat the Nerazzurri over two legs but he knows that his team will give their best.

“They are always very difficult matches to prepare for but very stimulating to face. The Coppa Italia is a competition that both teams will want to win, we will try to give our best against very strong opponents.”