AC Milan Secures Victory
AC Milan won the Derby della Madonnina 1-0 against Inter Milan on March 8, 2026, with Pervis Estupinan scoring the decisive goal. This victory moves Milan to within seven points of their city rivals in the Serie A standings.
This win is particularly significant as it marks the first time since the 2010-11 season that Milan has won both derbies in a league season. Additionally, Milan has now secured three consecutive victories against Inter across all competitions.
After 28 Serie A matches, Milan has reached a total of 60 points, a milestone they have achieved for the fourth time since the 2009-10 season. Despite this progress, the Opta supercomputer has assigned Milan only a 5.6% chance of overtaking Inter for the title.
Massimiliano Allegri, Milan’s coach, acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “Inter have a seven-point lead. That’s a big advantage, they are still the strongest team and the clear favourites.” Allegri also pointed out areas for improvement, noting, “We could’ve done better and been sharper in the final third in a few situations.”
In terms of match statistics, Milan’s expected goals (xG) total was 0.77 from nine shots, while Inter’s xG was higher at 1.24 from eleven shots. This indicates that while Milan secured the win, Inter had opportunities that could have changed the outcome.
Allegri emphasized the importance of this victory, stating, “This victory gives us a morale-booster,” which is crucial as Milan aims to return to the Champions League next season.
As the Serie A season progresses, observers will be keen to see if Milan can maintain their momentum and close the gap on Inter, or if the latter will solidify their position at the top of the table.
