AC Milan triumphed over champions Inter Milan with a narrow 1-0 win in a tightly contested derby match, thanks to a goal from Ecuadorian defender Pervis Estupiñán in the 35th minute. This victory is especially significant for Milan as it reduces the gap to their city rivals to seven points in the Serie A table, keeping their chances of clinching the Italian league title alive with only a few matches left in the season.

The win against Inter marks Milan's third consecutive victory over their local rivals, extending their successful run to five wins and two draws in the last seven encounters across all competitions. This result means that Inter suffered their second loss against Milan in the league this season, with their previous defeat also being by the same scoreline earlier in the season. Furthermore, Inter was on a remarkable 15-match unbeaten streak, and this loss halts their momentum substantially going into the final stretch of the league.

In terms of player availability, Inter was notably without their captain Lautaro Martínez due to injury, and French forward Marcus Thuram was also sidelined with illness. Despite these challenges, the match was competitive, with both teams creating chances; however, it was Milan who capitalized on their opportunity, demonstrating their determination to fight for the league title despite being behind in the standings.