In their biggest match of their Serie A campaign, Milan have taken a 1-0 lead against Inter in Sunday’s crucial Derby della Madonnina.
After a fairly cautious opening 35 minutes, the Rossoneri finally broke the deadlock through second-choice left-back Pervis Estupiñán.
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The Ecuadorian made a clever run in-behind, allowing Youssouf Fofana to deliver a lovely, defence-splitting pass.
Estupiñán took a touch and smashed his shot into the top-left corner to score his first goal for the club.
After signing for Milan last summer, Estupiñán has also become the first Ecuadorian player to score in the Derby della Madonnina.
With Inter sitting top of Serie A and ten points clear of their local rivals in second coming into the game, Milan desperately need to cut the gap points to keep their title hopes alive.
Will Milan hold on or will the Nerazzurri all but seal their 21st Scudetto?
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