AC Milan Edges Inter in Derby Thriller, Estupiñán Scores Decisive Goal
AC Milan secured a crucial victory in the Derby della Madonnina, defeating Inter Milan 1-0 at the San Siro on Monday, March 9, 2026. The win narrows the gap between the two rivals in the Serie A title race.
Match Highlights
Pervis Estupiñán scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute, capitalizing on a through ball from Youssouf Fofana. The goal marked Estupiñán’s first for AC Milan since joining the club from Brighton last summer [BBC Sport].
The match saw several key chances for both sides. Inter’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan had an early opportunity, but his shot was saved by Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Milan’s Christian Pulisic also came close in the opening minutes, with a shot that went wide [BBC Sport].
In the second half, Inter pressed for an equalizer, with Federico Dimarco missing a significant chance. Milan’s defense, still, remained resolute, holding firm to secure the win [BBC Sport].
Serie A Standings
This victory reduces Inter’s lead at the top of the Serie A standings to seven points, with Milan now on 60 points. Inter had entered the match with a 10-point advantage [BBC Sport].
Player Reactions
Pervis Estupiñán described his goal as “the most important goal of my life,” emphasizing the team’s hard work and preparation [Football Italia]. Luka Modric noted the team displayed a “Sergio Ramos spirit” in securing the win [Football Italia].
Lineups
- AC Milan: Cousins; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Estupinan; Leao, Pulisic
- Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Esposito, Bonny
Key Stats
- Final Score: AC Milan 1 – 0 Inter Milan
- Goal Scorer: Pervis Estupiñán (35’)
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
Milan’s win ended Inter’s eight-game winning streak and marked their first defeat since losing to Milan in November [BBC Sport].