Milan Masterclass: AC Milan Crush Inter 3-1 to Extend Derby Dominance
AC Milan dominate the Derby di Milano with a 3-1 victory over Inter, extending their unbeaten run under Ruben Amorim.
The San Siro witnessed another chapter of dominance as AC Milan vs Inter Milan ended in a decisive 3-1 victory for the Rossoneri. In a high-stakes clash of the Serie A 2026-27 season, Ruben Amorim's side continued their psychological stranglehold over their arch-rivals, remaining unbeaten in their last eight meetings across all competitions.
Lightning Start for the Rossoneri
AC Milan left no room for nerves, blitzing Inter with a two-goal barrage in the opening ten minutes. The deadlock was broken in the fourth minute when American star Christian Pulisic found the back of the net. The momentum stayed firmly with Milan, and by the 10th minute, Adrien Rabiot doubled the lead. Both clinical finishes were orchestrated by Diego Moreira, who provided the assists for both goals.
Inter's Brief Hope and Moreira's Magic
Inter Milan attempted to claw their way back into the contest. In the 22nd minute, Manuel Akanji delivered a precise ball to Alessandro Bastoni, who headed it home to make it 2-1, offering a glimmer of hope to the Inter faithful. However, any dreams of a comeback were dampened just before the break. In the 43rd minute, Diego Moreira capped off a stellar performance by scoring the third goal himself, ensuring AC Milan went into the tunnel with a comfortable 3-1 lead.
Maignan Stands Tall in the Second Half
The second half saw a desperate Inter Milan attempting to breach the Milanese defense. While the "Blue side of Milan" managed to register 19 shots in total, they struggled to create high-quality opportunities. AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan proved to be the final obstacle, producing a series of fine saves to preserve the lead and frustrate the Inter attackers.
A Frustrated Inter Boss
Following the defeat, Inter manager Cristian Chivu expressed his disappointment, admitting that the team's approach was flawed. Speaking via the club's official website, Chivu highlighted the struggles of improvisation due to squad issues.
"It hurts to lose a Derby, especially when we had hoped for a different outcome, given the season we're having and what we have to defend. We got our approach wrong... if it had not been for Maignan's save, we could have equalised," Chivu stated.
Chivu further noted that his side appeared "a bit too soft" and urged his players to rediscover the humility and fighting spirit of the previous season, warning against taking their past achievements for granted.
League Standings Impact
The result has significant implications for the Serie A table:
- Inter Milan: Despite the loss, they remain in second place with 25 points (8 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), level with league leaders Lazio.
- AC Milan: The victory propels them up to fourth place with 21 points (6 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss).
While AC Milan celebrates their continued supremacy in the Derby di Milano, Inter Milan must now quickly pivot their focus to their upcoming crucial fixture in Rotterdam this Tuesday.