AC Milan Completes Derby Double
AC Milan earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over city rivals Inter Milan, completing a league-double against their cross-town opponents this season. Despite Inter still leading Serie A with 67 points and a seven-point advantage over Milan, this derby win has renewed hope for Milan fans and could influence the title race as the season enters its final stretch.
This marks the first time since the 2010-11 season, also under the management of Massimiliano Allegri, that AC Milan has completed a Serie A double over Inter. That season, the Rossoneri went on to win the Scudetto. The victory also extends AC Milan's unbeaten streak against their rivals to seven matches in all competitions. The first derby of the season on November 23, 2025, also ended in a 1-0 victory for AC Milan. Christian Pulisic scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute, and goalkeeper Mike Maignan was a hero for Milan, saving a penalty from former player Hakan Çalhanoğlu. The recent derby winner, Pervis Estupiñán, scored his first-ever goal in Serie A, making him the first Ecuadorian player to score in the Derby della Madonnina. The crucial assist was provided by Youssouf Fofana. This loss was a significant blow to Inter's dominant league form, ending an eight-match winning streak in Serie A. The team, managed by debutant coach Cristian Chivu, was hampered by injuries to key strikers Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. Historically, Inter has never won the Serie A title in a season where they have lost both derby matches to AC Milan. While Inter still holds a seven-point lead, the title race is far from over with ten matches remaining for both clubs. AC Milan appears to have a slightly more challenging run-in, with upcoming matches against top-six teams Napoli and Juventus. Inter's remaining key fixtures include games against Atalanta, Roma, and Como.
