At San Siro Stadium, Palacio stroke double to knock CFR Cluj out by 2-0 in the first leg match. Inter earned the first lead at 20 min when Palacio boasted a spectacular goal and the half ended with that only goal. 3 minutes before the finishing whistle Palacio scored again to seal a comfortable victory for his side. Referee showed 3 yellow cards to Cluj (Maah, Muresan & Bjelanovic) and 2 to Milan (Pereira and Silvestre).