It will be a special match for another former red-and-black player, we are talking about Rui Costa, current president of Benfica, who nevertheless had a very important career in Italy as well, first with Fiorentina and then with Milan. With the Devil he was one of the protagonists in the historic era with Berlusconi as president and Carlo Ancelotti on the bench.

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Rui Costa's triumphs with the Milan shirt

An exceptional journey marked by 192 total appearances with 11 goals and 45 assists from 2001 to 2006 with the Milan shirt.

From Ancelotti's Christmas tree to the Kaká backstage story

It was a return for the Portuguese attacking midfielder: Rui Costa actually grew up in the Eagles' youth sector and played for the first team from 1991 to 1994 before being bought by Fiorentina. Historic is the Galliani anecdote told to 'La Gazzetta dello Sport':

Numbers with Benfica and the new career as president

Rui Costa has remained very close to Benfica since he has held the position of club president from 9 July 2021. In this role he has won two trophies:

It will therefore be a particular match for the former attacking midfielder who will recall all the triumphs experienced with the Milan shirt at San Siro.