"What I said is honestly what I thought before the match, because playing in a derby is always something special. I think we're a team with excellent qualities, who work well together and always want to improve, so I think we had everything we needed to beat a very strong opponent. We realised we'd done it at the end of the game, because when the referee blows the whistle, you realise you'll have a great night."
"It's always nice to win such an important match, and afterward, it's always nice to spend time with people you love and care about. I did just that. I want to reiterate that Inter are a strong team, made up of excellent players, and therefore requires maximum concentration until the end, without ever thinking we've made it before the end."
Matteo Gabbia described his feelings before, during and after the Derby della Madonnina, telling teammates in the tunnel to enjoy the match and the occasion. Milan won 1-0 thanks to Christian Pulisic's second-half goal, and the game featured elbows, hair-pulling and Mike Maignan saving a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty. Gabbia, a boyhood Milan fan and academy graduate, displayed leadership and calm words that steadied the squad. He praised the team's qualities, collective work and constant desire to improve, and warned that Inter are a strong opponent requiring full concentration until the final whistle. He celebrated with loved ones and urged focus on the next match.
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