AC Milan Secures Victory
In a thrilling encounter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, AC Milan emerged victorious against Inter Milan with a score of 1-0 in the Derby della Madonnina on March 8, 2026. Pervis Estupinan scored the decisive goal in the 35th minute, propelling Milan to within seven points of their city rivals in the Serie A standings.
This victory is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first time since the 2010-11 season that AC Milan has won both derbies in the league. Furthermore, Milan has now claimed three consecutive wins against Inter in all competitions, a feat not achieved since the same season over a decade ago.
With this win, AC Milan reached 60 points after 28 Serie A matches, a milestone they have achieved for the fourth time since the 2009-10 season. The match statistics revealed that Milan had an expected goals (xG) of 0.77, while Inter’s xG was higher at 1.24, indicating a competitive match.
Despite the victory, Milan’s coach Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, “Inter have a seven-point lead. That’s a big advantage, they are still the strongest team and the clear favourites for the Scudetto.” Allegri also noted areas for improvement, mentioning, “We could’ve done better and been sharper in the final third in a few situations.”
AC Milan’s recent form has been impressive, as they have moved ten points ahead of Juventus and nine points clear of both Como and Roma in the standings. However, the Opta supercomputer has assigned Milan only a 5.6% chance of overtaking Inter for the title.
This derby victory serves as a morale booster for Milan as they continue their pursuit in Serie A. Observers will be keen to see how the remaining matches unfold and whether Milan can close the gap on Inter as the season progresses.
