Inter Milan cruised to the Serie A title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Parma at the San Siro, securing their 21st scudetto with three games to spare. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan sealed the win 10 minutes from time, moving Inter to 82 points and an unassailable 12-point lead over second-placed Napoli.
Match Overview
Inter entered the match knowing a point would suffice after Napoli were held to a 0-0 draw at Como on Saturday. The hosts controlled much of the first half, establishing dominance in Parma's half despite few clear-cut chances. In the 25th minute, Nicolò Barella's powerful close-range shot struck the underside of the bar, and the rebound hit Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on the back before he reacted swiftly to tip the ball away from the line.
Thuram's Breakthrough
The deadlock was broken in first-half stoppage time when Piotr Zielinski threaded a through ball to Thuram, who slotted home unmarked to ignite celebrations among the home supporters. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Inter controlling possession but failing to capitalize on their dominance as fans grew increasingly focused on the clock.
Federico Dimarco delivered a near-perfect cross to Denzel Dumfries in the closing stages, but the defender mishit his first touch, sending the close-range effort high over the bar. Mkhitaryan put the result beyond doubt in the 80th minute, tapping in a low cross from Lautaro Martínez to spark title celebrations.
Champions League Race
While Inter celebrated, Milan and Juventus face risks of losing their Champions League places. Milan were reduced to 10 men and beaten 2-0 at Sassuolo, their fourth defeat in seven matches. Juventus drew 1-1 with relegated Hellas Verona. Third-placed Milan are two points ahead of fourth-placed Juventus, who are just three points ahead of fifth-placed Como, with the top four qualifying for next season's Champions League.
Domenico Berardi scored early for Sassuolo, and Fikayo Tomori was sent off before Armand Laurienté doubled the hosts' lead after the break. Milan have scored only one goal in their past five matches. Juventus extended their unbeaten run to nine matches but dropped points at home. Kieron Bowie put Verona ahead after intercepting a pass from Gleison Bremer, and Dusan Vlahovic equalized with a free-kick for his first goal since October. Bologna were held to a 0-0 draw by Cagliari.
