The second Derby di Milano of the Serie A Women season delivered high drama but ended in heartbreak for AC Milan, as Inter secured a 1-0 victory at the Arena Civica. The result not only locks Inter into second place but also puts a serious dent in the Rossonere's Champions League hopes. While Milan are still mathematically alive, Juventus's win over Napoli means the Bianconere need just one point to claim third. It's a tough pill to swallow, especially after a performance that deserved more.
From the opening whistle, Milan showed intent. Dompig rattled the crossbar early in the second half, and substitutes Stokić and Cernoia injected fresh energy into the attack. The Rossonere created the better chances over 90 minutes, controlling large stretches of the game. But football can be cruel, and despite the balance of play tilting in Milan's favor, the scoreboard told a different story. Still, this matchday doesn't erase the progress made in 2026. The team, with an average starting XI nearly two years younger than Inter, has shown clear improvement—especially defensively. There's plenty to build on as the season enters its final 180 minutes.
Next up, Milan will look to close out the campaign on a high note, starting with their last home fixture on Sunday, 10th May at 12:30 CEST against Parma. Expect a determined Rossonere side eager to finish strong.
Match Report
The derby started with a bang. Inter nearly struck first in the ninth minute when Vilhjálmsdóttir hit the crossbar from a set piece, and Bartoli's follow-up was denied by a sharp Giuliani save. Milan responded quickly—Kyvåg delivered a dangerous cross in the 13th minute, but Van Dooren couldn't get on the end of it by inches. Grimshaw tested Rúnarsdóttir from distance in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper handled it comfortably.
The Rossonere grew into the game. In the 24th minute, a slick move involving Arrigoni and Grimshaw set up Van Dooren, whose effort curled just past the top corner. Four minutes later, Mascarello let fly from range, but her shot sailed just over the bar. Just when it looked like Milan might break through, Inter struck before halftime. A precise low strike from distance by Bug found the bottom corner, leaving the Rossonere with a mountain to climb.
Despite the result, this derby showed Milan's resilience and growing quality. The team will carry that confidence into the final two matches of the season.