Pervis Estupiñán Scores in AC Milan’s Derby Victory
Pervis Estupiñán Scores in AC Milan’s Derby Victory
Pervis Estupiñán scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for AC Milan against Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina held on March 8, 2026. This win marks the second derby victory for AC Milan this season, bringing them to within seven points of their city rivals in the Serie A standings.
The decisive goal came in the 35th minute, with Estupiñán describing it as the most important of his career. “Yes, it’s the most important goal of my career. We worked hard this week, and this is the result,” he stated after the match. He further elaborated, “We worked hard on it all week, the coach told me to attack and I found the right moment.”
This victory is particularly notable as Estupiñán became the first Ecuadorian player to score in a Milan derby. AC Milan has now gone unbeaten against Inter in their last seven derby matches across all competitions, with five wins and two draws.
In terms of performance metrics, AC Milan’s expected goals (xG) total for the match was 0.77 from nine shots, while Inter Milan had an xG of 1.24 from eleven attempts. Despite the statistical edge, Milan secured the win, showcasing their resilience in the derby.
Following this match, AC Milan has accumulated 60 points after their first 28 games of the league season, achieving this milestone for the fourth time in their history. The team is set to face Lazio in their next game, continuing their pursuit of Serie A success.
Historically, this win is significant as it marks the first time since the 2010-11 season that Milan has won both league derbies in a single season. The outcome adds to the rich narrative of rivalry between these two iconic clubs.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further implications of this match on the Serie A title race, but the victory certainly boosts AC Milan’s confidence moving forward.
