AC Milan triumphed in the derby against Inter thanks to a goal in the first half from Pervis Estupiñan, making it a league double over the city rivals.
Estupinan fired into the top corner from inside the box after a lovely through ball by Youssouf Fofana to give Milan the lead on the night. That would be the only goal in the match, as the Rossoneri cut the gap to seven points.
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Inter had more possession, Expected Goals, big chances, total shots and corners, but failed to turn any of it into a goal. It is a familiar story for an Allegri team in a big game: bend don’t break at the back, and take a moment at the other end.
Trends and novelties
The Rossoneri have won both Serie A derbies this season for the first time since 2010/11, both under Massimiliano Allegri . They have won three in a row against Inter (including the Coppa Italia) for the first time since November 2010-August 2011.
Milan (5W, 2D) have remained unbeaten in at least seven consecutive derbies against Inter in all competitions for the first time since the period between November 2002 and April 2005 (10 in that case).
Milan have collected 60 points in the first 28 matchdays for the fourth time since the beginning of the last decade in Serie A, after 2010/11 (61), 2011/12 (60) and 2021/22 (60).
The decisive duo
Estupiñan scored his first Serie A goal, the defender is also the first Ecuadorian to score in a derby between Milan and Inter. Pervis hadn’t scored in the league since March 15, 2025 (v Manchester City in the Premier League).
Youssouf Fofana has provided two assists in his last seven league games, as many as he provided in his previous 21 in the top flight.
The key stat here is possession. 63% for Inter and they lost! Goals win matches!