Pervis Estupiñán Scores Decisive Goal in Milan Derby

Pervis Estupiñán Scores Decisive Goal in Milan Derby

Pervis Estupiñán scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for AC Milan against Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on March 8, 2026. This victory marks a significant achievement for Estupiñán, who described the goal as the most important of his career.

The goal came in the 35th minute of the match, helping AC Milan secure their second derby win of the season. Following this match, AC Milan moved to within seven points of Inter Milan in the Serie A standings, a notable shift in the league dynamics.

Estupiñán made history by becoming the first Ecuadorian player to score in a Milan derby. This victory also extended Milan’s unbeaten run against Inter to seven matches across all competitions, a streak not seen since the period from November 2002 to April 2005.

AC Milan’s expected goals (xG) total for the match was 0.77, while Inter’s was higher at 1.24, indicating a competitive match despite the final score. Milan has now reached 60 points after their first 28 games of the league season for only the fourth time in their history.

Reflecting on his performance, Estupiñán stated, “Yes, it’s the most important goal of my career. We worked hard this week, and this is the result.” He added, “We worked hard on it all week, the coach told me to attack and I found the right moment.”

This win is particularly significant as it marks the first time since the 2010-11 season that Milan has won both league derbies against Inter.

Looking ahead, AC Milan’s next match is against Lazio, where they will aim to continue their strong form in the league.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential injuries or player changes for the upcoming match.