AC Milan set up an Italian Cup semi-final against league leader Juventus after a 3-1 home victory over Lazio Thursday. French striker Djibril Cisse opened the scoring with his first goal since Sept. 15 after five minutes, but Milan's Robinho equalized 10 minutes later. Captain Clarence Seedorf made it two for Milan shortly after, while Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic wrapped up the game when he finished off an 83rd-minute counter-attack. A double by Edinson Cavani inspired Napoli to a 2-0 victory over holder Inter Milan in their quarterfinal Wednesday. The highly-regarded Uruguayan struck twice in the second-half to bring an end to not only Inter's hopes of retaining the trophy but also a run of seven successive victories. Napoli's win set up a semifinal meeting with Siena, which beat Chievo 1-0 earlier Wednesday. Valencia to meet Barca Valencia advanced to a meeting with Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals after beating Levante 3-0, thanks to Pablo Piatti's double Thursday for a 7-1 aggregate score. Piatti, who has had a subdued role for Unai Emery's side since his arrival this summer from Almeria, played his best game of the season. The Argentine forward provided a constant threat for the visitors at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium and drew various fouls from Levante's frustrated defense. Barcelona eliminated Real Madrid on a 4-3 aggregate score after a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou Wednesday. Valencia hosts the European champions next week in the first leg. “We know it will be tough, but we also know it is possible,” Emery said. “We are definitely going to try.” Athletic Bilbao opens the other semifinal with a visit to third-tier Mirandes, which has ousted three straight topflight clubs.
