"Just like in the first meeting back in November, one goal was enough to decide the bragging rights, and this time Pervis Estupinan was the perhaps unlikely hero. He ran onto a great through ball from Youssouf Fofana and sent a shot into the top corner past Yann Sommer in the 35th minute."
"Milan adopted an aggressive high press against Inter in the derby, reflected in a first-half average defensive line height of 52.58 metres. The approach appeared data-driven: according to Opta, Inter had been losing possession in dangerous areas an average of 29 times across their previous five matches."
"Milan aimed to restrict Inter's wide build-up patterns by aggressively matching numbers on the flanks. Whenever the ball moved toward the touchline, Milan shifted across and overloaded those zones, creating 4v4 or even 5v4 situations."
AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Inter at San Siro, with Pervis Estupinan scoring in the 35th minute after receiving a through ball from Youssouf Fofana. This result marks Milan's first league derby double over Inter in 15 years, matching the pattern of their November meeting where one goal decided the outcome. Milan employed an aggressive high press with a defensive line averaging 52.58 metres, targeting Inter's tendency to lose possession in dangerous areas. The Rossoneri restricted Inter's wide build-up patterns through numerical overloads on the flanks. Despite late pressure from Inter, Milan maintained defensive solidity and rarely appeared vulnerable. The victory reduces the gap at the top to seven points and ends Inter's unbeaten run at 15 games.
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