AC Milan needed to respond after losing to Liverpool in the Champions League opening game, and Rossoneri manager Paulo Fonseca needed it to save his job after a poor start to the season. AC Milan won 2-1 in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season against Inter on Sunday thanks to the goals of USMNT winger Christian Pulisic and the deciding one of defender Matteo Gabbia.

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca praised his side's bravery after they beat city rivals Inter Milan 2-1 on Sunday.

Matteo Gabbia bulleted home an 89th minute header to snatch victory for AC Milan in their derby clash with Internazionale in Serie A.

Matteo Gabbia fired AC Milan to a stunning late derby win over Inter Milan on Sunday with a bullet header which earned his team a 2-1 win and local bragging rights, while Roma thumped Udinese 3-0 as fans protested the shock sacking of Daniele De Rossi.

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca praised his side's bravery after they beat city rivals Inter Milan 2-1 on Sunday. Milan secured a late victory when defender Matteo Gabbia eluded his marker and found the top corner with a perfectly timed header from a free kick.

Another early goal for Christian Pulisic and this time a positive outcome for AC Milan. Pulisic's 10th-minute strike was canceled out by Federico Dimarco but Matteo Gabbia netted two minutes from time as the Rossoneri won 2-1 at Inter Milan on Sunday for their first derby victory since 2022.

MILAN (Reuters) -Matteo Gabbia headed home the winner in the closing minutes as AC Milan secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in Serie A on Sunday. Defender Gabbia evaded his marker and found the top corner with a perfectly timed header from a free kick into the box in the 89th minute.