Expected goals
AC Milan surpasses Inter 3-1 at San Siro and wins the Serie A classic
The Rossoneri team recovers from the previous championship setback, interrupts the rival's positive sequence, and confirms superiority in the Derby della Madonnina.
In a match valid for the tenth round of Serie A, AC Milan got the better of Inter and won the classic 3-1 on Saturday (31/10/2026), at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza. The positive result in the traditional derby gives new breath to the hosts and interrupts the recent momentum of the Nerazzurri team in the season.
Incidents
Match Recap
The Milan classic put two great rivals face to face in a high-intensity duel at San Siro. AC Milan managed to translate their offensive investments into an advantage on the scoreboard, surpassing Inter's defensive posture throughout the ninety minutes. The visiting team tried to react and even shook the nets, but the home team maintained strategic control to secure the final score of 3-1 without giving up crucial spaces.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
AC Milan
Inter
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
AC Milan
Diego Moreira
M · #22
Rating: 8.70
Match Highlights
The victory had significant weight for the AC Milan environment, which came from a 4-2 defeat against Bologna in the previous round of Italian football. With the triumph in the derby, the club consolidates a sequence of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last five matches played. On the other hand, the setback broke the recent stability of Inter, which boasted four consecutive wins in its last five games before taking to the field this weekend.
What the Numbers Say
The imposition in the direct confrontation strengthens AC Milan's confidence in the face of the official national league standings, in which it appears in the lead with 0 points and 0 games computed in the competition records. Inter, which appears in 10th place also with 0 points and 0 games registered in the initial tournament list, now needs to correct collective flaws to not let the main competitors open a gap in the next weeks of dispute.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
AC Milan
Manager: Rúben Amorim
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Inter
Manager: Cristian Chivu
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Diego Moreira
AC Milan
Referee
Marco Guida
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
AC Milan
What Changes Now
With no time for lamentations, Inter quickly turns the key to the European scenario and faces Feyenoord away from home, at the De Kuip stadium, on Tuesday (03/11/2026), for the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, AC Milan will have a full week of training before their next challenge in the 11th round of Serie A, when they travel to face Genoa away from their domains, at the Luigi Ferraris stadium, on Sunday (08/11/2026).



