Pervis Estupiñán Scores in Milan Derby Victory
Pervis Estupiñán scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for AC Milan against Inter Milan during the Derby della Madonnina on March 8, 2026. This crucial win allowed AC Milan to close the gap to seven points behind their city rivals in the Serie A standings.
Estupiñán’s decisive goal came in the 35th minute of the match, a moment he described 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 game.
This victory marked the second derby win for AC Milan this season, a feat not achieved since the 2010-11 season. The team has now gone unbeaten against Inter in their last seven derby matches, with five wins and two draws.
AC Milan’s expected goals (xG) total for the match was 0.77, generated from nine shots, while Inter Milan had a higher xG of 1.24 from eleven shots. Despite the statistical advantage, Inter was unable to find the back of the net.
Estupiñán’s goal also made him the first Ecuadorian player to score in a Milan derby, adding to the significance of his achievement. Prior to this match, he had been displaced by teammate Davide Bartesaghi but made a strong case for his continued inclusion in the lineup.
With this win, AC Milan’s points total rose to 60 after 28 games, further solidifying their position in the league. The team has not recorded a longer unbeaten run against Inter in official matches since November 2002 and April 2005.
Looking ahead, AC Milan’s next game is against Lazio, where they will aim to maintain their momentum following this important derby victory.
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