Allegri delighted with Milan's effort in derby win but insists 'stronger' Inter remain 'favourites'

"We won the league, but Inter have a seven-point lead, which is a lot. They're the stronger team. Milan did well, the lads were very good, we could have been more focused in the final 30 metres. We reached 60 points, we held Juventus at 10 points away, we have Como at -9, Roma at -9."

"We worked for six or seven months to get to March in the best possible condition. That's the most important thing, because after now in March there are the games that matter and the season will be decided."

"Cardinale went into the dressing room, I spoke to the team and then left because I had to do interviews, and we were very pleased that the entire club, the entire ownership, congratulated the lads. However, we know that right now we haven't achieved any of our objectives. We need to keep our feet on the ground."

AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Serie A leaders Inter in the derby, with Pervis Estupinan scoring the decisive goal in the first half. The Rossoneri demonstrated strong defensive organization throughout the match, maintaining their unbeaten streak against Inter at seven games and closing the points gap to seven. Allegri praised his team's composure and organization, noting they reached 60 points and are positioned well relative to other competitors. He emphasized that reaching March in optimal condition was crucial, as the upcoming matches will determine the season's outcome. While acknowledging Inter's strength as favorites, Allegri stressed the importance of maintaining focus and keeping expectations grounded despite the positive result.

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