Certainly, it's an important game in many ways. Winning the derby is always a prestigious achievement, while it will give the team a big confidence boost. However, at least in this instance, it also means a lot for the league standings.

 

While Inter are hoping to close the gap on Juventus at the top - now just three points behind - Milan are hoping to get closer to the Champions League zone. In other words, it's indeed a big game for the two clubs as the derby always is, in fairness.