AC Milan Defeats Inter Milan 3-1 in Derby della Madonnina

AC Milan secured a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Saturday, October 31, 2026, during Matchday 10 of the Serie A season. Playing at San Siro, Rúben Amorim's squad capitalized on a blistering start and relied on standout performances from Diego Moreira and goalkeeper Mike Maignan to claim bragging rights in the Milan derby.

The defeat cost Inter their first Serie A loss of the season and prevented them from moving to the top of the league standings. Lazio currently lead the Italian league with 25 points on goal difference, level with Inter, while AC Milan sit in fourth place with 21 points.

AC Milan established control early in the match. In the fourth minute, Christian Pulisic headed home a cross from Moreira, who beat Carlos Augusto down the right flank. Shortly after in the 10th minute, Adrien Rabiot doubled the lead with a soft, lofted left-footed finish following a Moreira corner.

Inter responded in the 22nd minute when Alessandro Bastoni scored with a header, capitalizing on a deflection by Manuel Akanji from a corner kick. However, Moreira restored Milan's two-goal cushion just before halftime in the 43rd minute by curling a spectacular left-footed free kick over the wall past goalkeeper Josep Martínez.

Beyond his goal and assist, Moreira delivered an exceptional all-around performance. Meanwhile, Maignan proved decisive for the Rossoneri with several crucial saves, including a double stop against Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Marcus Thuram in the 24th minute, followed by another spectacular stop against Djed Spence in the 34th minute.

The result extended AC Milan's recent dominance in the fixture, marking Inter's eighth consecutive competitive match without a win against their fiercest rivals. Inter coach Cristian Chivu admitted that his team suffered from the wrong approach and initial sluggishness, noting that the squad had to improvise due to a flu bug sweeping through the locker room that affected several players.

Chivu explained that players like Pio Esposito and Tommaso Bonny were dealing with severe illness ahead of the match, forcing unusual tactical adjustments. Despite scoring to cut the deficit and having opportunities, Inter ultimately fell short and must now look to regain their form and consistency in upcoming fixtures.