Inter striker Latuaro Martinez is very excited for the upcoming Champions League semifinal tie against AC Milan.

Speaking to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset following the Nerazzurri’s 3-3 draw against Benfica yesterday evening, via FCInterNews, the 25-year-old gave his thoughts on what a matchup against the Rossoneri in Europe’s top club competition would mean for Inter.

Inter and Milan did not draw one another in the quarterfinals of the Champions League as many had hoped would happen, but the two sides will be meaning in the semifinals.

Each of the pair always knew that they would end up meeting if both were able to overcome their quarterfinal ties against Benfica and Napoli respectively, and this was perhaps an extra motivation for the pair to get the job done in those two ties.

There have been a total of ten Milan derbies played over the past three seasons already, and in truth there has been little to split the two city rivals, as is often the case.

Now, the Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri will go head-to-head in what promises to be one of the most important and memorable derby clashes in recent memory, which is no small feat.

Martinez admitted that “I didn’t see the matches [on Tuesday], but now we know that we’ll be facing them and it will be a special match because it’s a derby in the Champions League.”

“It will be historical,” he added.

“We’ve reached a very important milestone, for me personally it this is the first time getting to the points, which is the same for many of my teammates,” he added.

“I’m happy for Inter, my teammates, and my family,” Martinez said.

Of his goal against Benfica, the Argentine said that “Let’s hope it gives me a boost for the end of the season.”

“When I don’t score, I try to help my teammates in other ways,” the striker explained, regarding his recent goal drought for the Nerazzurri.

“I always want to play and score in every match, but sometimes it’s difficult because the chances don’t come.”

“After the World Cup I had two excellent months, then I dropped off a lot physically,” Martinez admitted.

“I hope this goal helps me to get back to my best.”