AC Milan's fightback from a disastrous start to its Serie A campaign faces another stiff test on Sunday when will be the guest of city rival Inter at the San Siro.

Milan's start to the season, only a few months after a runner-up finish to Juventus and just over a year after its title win in 2011, was worst its in history and left coach Massimiliano Allegri hanging onto his job by a thread.

Allegri, however, has overseen a huge change in fortunes to see his side move up to third with 13 games left and stun Barcelona 2-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.