2-1, a sure kill! The 7 Champions League champions broke out, controlled 44% of the ball and shot 16 shots, ending 6 consecutive losses, celebrating wildly

The Milan derby is one of the most renowned rivalries in Italian and European football, featuring the traditional giants of Serie A: Inter Milan and AC Milan. Inter has claimed 20 Serie A titles and 3 Champions League trophies, while AC Milan boasts 19 Serie A championships and 7 Champions League victories. In recent seasons, both teams have regained their form, making their encounters highly anticipated among fans.

In the fifth round of Serie A, the first derby of the new season took place, with Inter Milan hosting AC Milan. The match was full of drama. Pulisic opened the scoring for AC Milan in the first half, but Dimarco equalized for Inter with an assist from Lautaro Martinez. The second half saw Gabia head in a late goal, leading to a 2-1 victory for AC Milan, ending their six-match losing streak in the derby.

Inter, managed by Inzaghi, employed a 3-5-2 formation with Thuram and Lautaro Martinez as strikers. The midfield featured Dumfries, Barrera, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, and Dimarco, while Pavard, Acerbi, and Bastoni formed the defense, and Sommer was in goal. AC Milan's Fonseca fielded a €400 million starting lineup, with Abraham leading the attack, supported by Leo, Morata, and Pulisic in midfield. Fofana and Reinders played as defensive midfielders, while the defense consisted of Theo, Tomori, Gabia, and Emerson, with Maignan in goal.

In the 10th minute, Pulisic intercepted a pass and scored with a low shot, giving AC Milan an early lead. Inter responded quickly; Dimarco's cross set up a missed opportunity for Lautaro in the 15th minute. However, Dimarco equalized in the 27th minute with a precise shot from a tight angle after receiving a pass from Lautaro.

The second half saw more action. Emerson's cross in the 45th minute nearly led to a goal, but Sommer saved it. A potential penalty for AC Milan was ruled out after VAR confirmed no foul. In the 72nd minute, Lautaro's volley was denied by Maignan. The turning point came in the 89th minute when AC Milan earned a free kick, allowing Gabia to score with a header from Reinders' delivery.

Post-match statistics revealed Inter had 56% possession with 13 shots (4 on target), while AC Milan had 44% possession with 16 shots (8 on target). Following this match, Inter Milan ranked 6th with 8 points, while AC Milan also had 8 points but was 7th due to a lower goal difference.