AC Milan vs Inter Highlights and Objectives
Serie A
7:45 PMMarch 8, 2026
Common Season – 28
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Referee: Daniele Doveri, Italy
AC Milan
Inter
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0.77
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.18
Passing
327 (86%)
Correct passes
562 (90%)
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16
G
Mike Maignan (C)
31
D
Strahinja Pavlović
5
D
Koni De Winter
23
D
Fikayo Tomori
M
Pervis Estupiñán
35′
M
Adrien Rabiot
80′ M
Luka Modrić
89′ TrippingM
Youssouf Fofana
35′
56
M
Alexis Saelemaekers
11
F
Christian Pulišić
10
F
Rafael Leão
Substitutes
1
G
Pietro Terracciano
96
G
Lorenzo Torriani
33
D
Davide Bartesaghi
24
D
Zachary Athekame
27
D
David Odogu
30
M
Ardon Jashari
M
Samuele Ricci
73′ Changed by Y. FofanaF
Niclas Füllkrug
73′ Changed by R. LeaoF
Christopher Nkunku
84′ Changed by C. PulisicCoach
Massimiliano Allegri
1
G
Yann Sommer
D
Alessandro Bastoni
65′ Tripping
25
D
Manuel Akanji
31
D
Yann Bisseck
32
M
Federico Dimarco
22
M
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
7
M
Piotr Zieliński
23
M
Nicolò Barella (C)
11
M
Luís Henrique
94
F
Francesco Pio Esposito
14
F
Ange-Yoan Bonny
Serie A Standings – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – Serie B
AC Milan secured a significant derby victory over league leaders Inter. Pervis Estupiñán’s first-half objective determined a tense encounter.
AC Milan clinched a vital 1-0 victory over metropolis rivals Inter on the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Pervis Estupiñán’s medical Thirty fifth-minute strike proved the distinction in a fiercely contested Derby della Madonnina. This vital outcome tightens the Serie A title race.
Inter entered the conflict atop Serie A, boasting a formidable five-game profitable streak. They held a ten-point lead over second-placed AC Milan, who have been seeking to reignite their title problem. The derby promised excessive stakes and intense soccer.
The opening phases noticed Inter controlling possession, making an attempt to dictate the tempo. Nicolò Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan tried to unlock the Rossoneri defence. Nonetheless, Milan remained resolute on the again.
AC Milan absorbed stress successfully, in search of alternatives on the counter-attack. Youssouf Fofana was instrumental in midfield transitions. Christian Pulisic additionally regarded sharp on the wing.
The breakthrough arrived within the Thirty fifth minute. Fofana threaded a exact go to Pervis Estupiñán, who discovered house contained in the field. Estupiñán expertly drilled his shot previous the Inter goalkeeper, sending the house crowd wild. It was a second of high quality in a cagey half.
Milan headed into the break with a slim however deserved lead. Inter wanted a tactical rethink to interrupt down their decided neighbours. The second half promised a powerful response from the league leaders.
Inter emerged with renewed vigour after the restart, pushing extra gamers ahead. Their ball possession climbed considerably, however Milan’s defence stood agency. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan made a vital save early on to disclaim a close-range effort.
Each managers turned to their benches to affect the sport. Inter made a double change within the 59th minute, bringing on Petar Sučić and Luis Henrique. Milan responded within the 73rd minute, introducing Niclas Füllkrug and Samuele Ricci.
The depth of the derby led to a flurry of yellow playing cards. Alessandro Bastoni and Denzel Dumfries of Inter have been booked in fast succession across the sixty fifth minute. Milan’s Adrien Rabiot and Luka Modrić additionally noticed yellow late within the match, reflecting the tense ultimate moments.
Regardless of Inter dominating possession with 63% and producing an Anticipated Objectives (xG) determine of 1.18, they managed solely two photographs on the right track. AC Milan, with simply 37% possession and an xG of 0.77, matched Inter’s two photographs on the right track, changing one. Maignan’s two saves have been very important in preserving Milan’s clear sheet.
This difficult-fought victory narrows the hole on the high of Serie A to seven factors. AC Milan delivered a big blow to Inter’s title procession, proving the Scudetto race is way from over. It provides the Rossoneri renewed hope for the season’s ultimate stretch.
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