The iconic San Siro stadium bore witness to another thrilling chapter of the Derby della Madonnina as AC Milan faced fierce rivals Inter Milan in a pivotal Serie A 2025/26 encounter on Monday, March 9. In a closely contested battle, it was the Rossoneri who emerged victorious, securing a crucial 1-0 win.
This hard-fought victory propelled AC Milan to 60 points, solidifying their position in second place in the league standings. Despite the win, they still trail their city rivals, Inter Milan, by a significant seven-point margin, with the Nerazzurri retaining their grip on the coveted top spot.
For the highly anticipated clash, hosts AC Milan fielded a strong starting XI. Their lineup featured Mike Maignan between the posts, with a defensive line comprising Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter, and Strahinja Pavlovic. The midfield engine room was orchestrated by Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, and Adrien Rabiot. Spearheading the attack were Pervis Estupinan, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao.
Across the pitch, Inter Milan presented their formidable starting eleven. Their side included goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defended by Yann Aurel Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, and Alessandro Bastoni. The midfield was anchored by Luis Henrique, Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while their offensive charge was led by Federico Dimarco, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Ange-Yoan Bonny.
The match was an intense affair right from the opening whistle, with both sides demonstrating an eagerness to attack and assert dominance. Amidst a period of fierce exchanges, it was AC Milan who broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, courtesy of a pivotal goal from Pervis Estupinan, which ultimately proved to be the decisive moment of the first half.
The crucial goal saw Pervis Estupinan skillfully receive a well-placed through ball inside the penalty area. With precision and power, he unleashed a fierce strike with his left foot, a shot that proved too potent for the Inter Milan goalkeeper to parry, finding the back of the net to ignite celebrations among the Rossoneri faithful.
In the second half, Inter Milan intensified their efforts, relentlessly pushing forward in search of an equalizer. However, despite their sustained pressure and numerous attempts, AC Milan’s defense held firm. As the referee’s final whistle echoed through San Siro, the score remained unchanged, confirming a hard-earned 1-0 victory for the home side, AC Milan.
Summary
AC Milan berhasil mengalahkan rival sekota Inter Milan dengan skor 1-0 dalam laga Derby della Madonnina Serie A 2025/26 pada Senin, 9 Maret di San Siro. Kemenangan ini membawa AC Milan mengoleksi 60 poin, menempatkan mereka di posisi kedua klasemen sementara, terpaut tujuh poin dari Inter Milan yang masih memuncaki klasemen.
Gol tunggal dalam pertandingan sengit ini dicetak oleh Pervis Estupinan pada menit ke-35, setelah menerima umpan terobosan dan melepaskan tendangan kaki kiri. Meskipun Inter Milan berupaya keras menyamakan kedudukan di babak kedua, pertahanan AC Milan tetap kokoh hingga peluit akhir, memastikan kemenangan 1-0 bagi tim tuan rumah.