Around 30,000 Bolognesi made the journey to Rome for the club’s first Coppa Italia final since 1974. They hoped it would be la sera dei miracoli — the night of miracles — the title of the aforementioned song by the late Lucio Dalla, arguably the greatest songwriter to emerge from Italy’s music capital.

The team coached by Vincenzo Italiano completed a remarkable run to the title, their first domestic cup since 1974

It's been a poor season for AC Milan by their own standards, and a turbulent summer awaits the seven-time Champions League winners, with a revolution much needed.