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GdS: From Bournemouth to Batman – ‘magic’ Maignan returns in the derby

By: Ben Dixon Against Inter, Diego Moreira took the headlines, but Mike Maignan filled the pages of reports thanks to his save for AC Milan. Derbies are normally decided by goals, which is why Moreira was this fixture’s poster boy.…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
GdS: From Bournemouth to Batman – ‘magic’ Maignan returns in the derby
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Maignan produced crucial saves for AC Milan in their derby against Inter.
  • Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted Maignan's vital stop against Djed Spence.
  • The French goalkeeper has also made key saves in recent matches against Sassuolo, Juventus, and Lazio.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mike Maignan earned widespread praise for his decisive goalkeeping performance for AC Milan in the derby against Inter. While Diego Moreira captured headlines with his goal, Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted Maignan's crucial saves, including a key stop against Djed Spence, as pivotal to Milan's result following a recent match against Bournemouth.

The report likened the Frenchman to Batman and noted the resurgence of his 'Magic Mike' form from the 2022 Scudetto-winning campaign. Maignan has consistently produced vital stops in recent fixtures against Sassuolo, Juventus, and Lazio, reaffirming his importance to the Rossoneri.

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