AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over their city rivals Inter Milan in the famous Milan derby, Derby della Madonnina, played on Sunday night, March 8, 2026 at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.
The only goal of the match was scored by Milan defender Pervis Estupiñán in the 35th minute, handing the Rossoneri an important win in the Italian Serie A.
Estupiñán Decides the Derby
The match started at a high tempo with both teams creating attacking moves, but Milan were the first to capitalize on a clear opportunity.
In the 35th minute, Estupiñán received the ball inside the penalty area and calmly finished to give Milan the lead, a goal that ultimately proved to be the winner.
The defender later described the strike as one of the most important goals of his professional career.
Inter Fail to Capitalize on Chances
In the second half, Inter increased the pressure in search of an equalizer, but Milan’s defense stood firm until the final whistle.
Inter were also missing several key players in the match, which affected the sharpness of their attacking line.
Despite enjoying more possession for long periods, the Nerazzurri were unable to find a breakthrough.
Milan Revive Title Hopes
The victory reduced the gap between Milan and league leaders Inter to seven points with about 10 matches remaining in the Serie A season.
It also marked the first time in more than a decade that Milan have won both league derbies against Inter in a single season, a moment that delighted their supporters.
Milan’s head coach emphasized after the match that despite the big derby win, the team’s main objective remains finishing in the top positions and securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
