Estupiñán's solitary goal secured a victory for AC Milan against Inter in the Milan derby, reducing their lead over league leaders to just seven points.
Milan win the derby, rekindling their hopes of winning the Scudetto.
AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Inter in the Derby della Madonnina, part of Serie A's 28th round, on the morning of March 9th, thus continuing to harbor hopes of catching up in the Serie A title race.
This match holds special significance for both teams. Inter are leading the league table, with Milan close behind. If Inter win, the gap could widen. Conversely, Milan need three points to maintain their hopes in the Scudetto race.
The first half was quite tight. Both teams fiercely contested the midfield area and didn't create many clear-cut chances. The first notable moment came in the third minute, when Luka Modric unleashed a shot from outside the box, but the ball only grazed the post.
For the first 30 minutes, the match lacked shots on target. Both Milan and Inter struggled to get close to the opponent's penalty area.
The derby ended with a narrow victory for Milan.
The turning point came in the 35th minute. Fofana played a through ball that pierced the Inter defense, allowing Estupiñán to race down the wing. The Ecuadorian defender unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner, opening the scoring for Milan. Modric also played a part in the build-up to this goal.
In the second half, Inter pushed their lines forward and controlled possession more in an attempt to find an equalizer. Meanwhile, Milan deliberately dropped back, focusing on defense and waiting for opportunities to counter-attack.
Despite pressing for much of the second half, Inter struggled against Milan's disciplined defense. The visitors only managed one shot on target in that half.
Drama unfolded in injury time. Inter managed to put the ball into Milan's net, but the goal was disallowed. The referee had previously stopped the game due to a scuffle in the penalty area.
The derby ended with a narrow victory for Milan. This result helps the Rossoneri close the gap with Inter to 7 points, thus keeping their hopes alive in the Serie A title race this season.