AC Milan secured a vital 1-0 victory over Inter in the Milan derby, bouncing back from their recent stumble against Parma. This win propels Massimiliano Allegri’s side past the Nerazzurri into second place, sitting just two points behind the league leaders Roma.
The Rossoneri initially struggled to handle the high intensity imposed by Cristian Chivu’s squad. They survived a difficult first half primarily due to Mike Maignan’s miraculous saves and the woodwork denying Inter twice. However, the momentum shifted early in the second half when Christian Pulisic struck decisively to break the deadlock.
Inter had a golden opportunity to equalize after Pavlovic fouled Thuram, but Maignan cemented his hero status by saving Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty kick. The scoreline remained unchanged, leaving the title race wide open. There are now five teams separated by merely three points at the summit, ensuring this championship remains more unpredictable and thrilling than ever before.