AC Milan Triumphs Over Inter Milan in Thrilling Derby Clash

In a captivating Serie A derby, AC Milan triumphed over Inter Milan with a 3-1 scoreline, extending their unbeaten run in this fierce rivalry. Early goals from Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot set the tone, while Alessandro Bastoni briefly revived hopes for Inter. Despite a strong effort from Inter, including 19 shots, AC Milan's defense, led by goalkeeper Mike Maignan, held firm. Inter's manager Cristian Chivu reflected on the need for improvement and resilience as they prepare for their next match. Discover more about this thrilling encounter and its implications for both teams.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 1, 2026, 09:24 IST

AC Milan Secures Victory in Derby di Milano

Milan [Italy], November 1: In a thrilling encounter, AC Milan maintained their unbeaten streak against their fierce rivals Inter Milan, clinching a 3-1 victory in the Serie A 2026-27 derby on Saturday.

This win marks the eighth consecutive match without defeat for the Ruben Amorim-led team in the 'Derby di Milano', comprising six victories and two draws.

AC Milan surged ahead early, scoring two goals within the first ten minutes. Christian Pulisic netted the opener in the fourth minute, followed closely by Adrien Rabiot's goal in the tenth, both assisted by Diego Moreira.

Inter Milan managed to pull one back in the 22nd minute when Alessandro Bastoni, assisted by Manuel Akanji, headed the ball into the net, providing a moment of hope for their supporters.

However, Moreira struck again in the 43rd minute, extending AC Milan's lead to 3-1 with his second assist of the match.

In the second half, Inter Milan struggled to create quality chances, totaling 19 shots but failing to convert. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan made several crucial saves, ensuring the score remained unchanged.

After the match, Inter Milan's manager Cristian Chivu expressed his disappointment, stating, "Losing a derby is always painful, especially when we had different expectations based on our current season. We faced challenges today and had to adapt our strategy. While we did manage to score, Maignan's performance prevented us from equalizing."

Chivu acknowledged the need for improvement in their approach and attitude, emphasizing the importance of moving forward as they prepare for another significant match in three days. He noted, "We need to regain our fighting spirit and humility, especially after our past successes. It's crucial to stay grounded and maintain our determination. AC Milan played exceptionally well, and while losing stings, we must regroup and focus on our upcoming challenges."

Currently, Inter Milan sits in second place in the league standings with eight wins, one draw, and one loss, totaling 25 points, tied with leaders Lazio. Meanwhile, AC Milan has climbed to fourth place with six wins, three draws, and one loss, accumulating 21 points.