Inter Milan claimed their 21st Serie A title with a 2-0 triumph against Parma at San Siro, sealing the championship with three games remaining. Cristian Chivu, the Romanian coach, achieved this feat in his debut season in charge of Serie A since the campaign’s commencement, a rare accomplishment last achieved by Sacchi at AC Milan. The goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan ensured Inter’s second league title in three seasons.
Entering the match with a comfortable nine-point lead over Napoli, Inter needed just one point to confirm their title after Napoli’s 0-0 draw with Como. Despite early dominance, Inter struggled to break down Parma until Marcus Thuram’s goal in first-half stoppage time from Piotr Zielinski’s pass. The home side extended their lead in the 80th minute through Henrikh Mkhitaryan, set up by Lautaro Martinez for a close-range finish.
Coach Cristian Chivu expressed his joy for the players, the club, and the fans, praising their resilience and motivation throughout the season. Lautaro Martinez also shared his happiness, emphasizing the team’s determination to achieve their objective and the importance of perseverance in football and life.
In other matches, AC Milan suffered a 2-0 defeat to Sassuolo despite playing with 10 men for over an hour, while Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw by Hellas Verona. These results have intensified the race for Champions League spots, with Napoli and sixth-placed Roma separated by just nine points, with Roma having a game in hand. Additionally, Bologna and Cagliari played out a goalless draw.
