Massimiliano Allegri has moved to temper expectations surrounding a potential Scudetto surge, identifying Inter Milan as the definitive frontrunners for the Serie A crown. The AC Milan manager offered his assessment following a high-stakes Derby della Madonnina at the weekend, where his side emerged victorious but remained cautious about the broader title implications.
The encounter at the San Siro was decided by a first-half breakthrough from Pervis Estupiñán, whose strike proved to be the difference in a tightly contested 1-0 win for the Rossoneri. This result has significant consequences for the league standings; while AC Milan has solidified its hold on second place, the gap to the summit remains substantial. After 28 rounds of fixtures, Allegri’s men trail their city rivals by seven points.
Reflecting on the mathematical reality of the race during an interview with DAZN Italia, Allegri noted:
“Inter have a seven-point lead. That is a big advantage, they are still the strongest team and the clear favourites.”
By framing the result as a singular achievement rather than a definitive shift in power, the Milan boss sought to keep the pressure on the league leaders. Despite the defeat, Inter’s consistent form throughout the campaign has earned them a cushion that Allegri believes makes them the primary candidates to secure the Italian championship this season.
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