For one reason or another, Juan Cuadrado has always been the protagonist in the last triumphs of the Old Lady in the Italian Derby.
According to ilBianconero, the Colombian scored more goals for Inter than any other club.
The Vespa found the back of the net against the Old Lady’s arch-rivals on five occasions, including two successfully won and converted penalties.
The fountain also remembers the three most famous starts of the 34-year-old Derby d’Italia.
The first is in February 2017, when the winger’s phenomenal goal turned out to be the only difference between the two teams. The veteran dribbled past his marker before firing a missile that left Samir Handonovic with no chance.
In April 2018, Juventus produced an incredible late comeback to beat their rivals 3-2 and regain their lead in a tight Scudetto race against Napoli. While Gonzalo Higuain ultimately delivered the winning goal, it was Cuadrado who snatched the crucial equalizer, although it was recorded as an own goal by Milan Skriniar.
Finally, the Colombian put on another heroic display against Inter in May 2021, when the Bianconeri desperately needed a win to maintain their hopes of finishing fourth. Cuadrado led the charge scoring a brace in another memorable 3-2 victory, including a decisive goal from the penalty spot.
So let’s hope Panita adds one more happy memory to the archives tonight.
