Milan Derail Inter's Title Charge with Derby Double Triumph

In a thrilling Derby della Madonnina at San Siro, AC Milan secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over city rivals Inter Milan on March 8, 2026, completing a rare Serie A season double against the Nerazzurri for the first time since the 2010/11 campaign.

The decisive moment arrived in the 35th minute when Ecuadorian left-back Pervis Estupiñán, who joined Milan from Brighton in July 2025, scored his maiden goal for the Rossoneri. Following a clever give-and-go involving Youssouf Fofana and Rafael Leão, Fofana threaded a precise through ball to Estupiñán on the left flank. The defender burst forward and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike into the top corner, leaving Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer helpless.

Despite Inter's dominance in possession and several close chances—including a missed opportunity by Henrikh Mkhitaryan just before the goal—Milan's disciplined defense held firm for a crucial clean sheet. The result slashed Inter's lead at the top of Serie A to seven points, injecting fresh life into what had appeared a one-sided title race.

Estupiñán, who described the strike as the most important goal of his career, celebrated wildly with teammates as San Siro erupted in red and black. While Inter fans protested late controversial calls, including handball claims, Milan's tactical resilience and clinical finishing proved the difference.

This win not only delivers bragging rights in one of football's fiercest rivalries but signals Milan's resurgence, keeping their Scudetto dreams alive with games still to play.