Inter Milan defeated Parma 2-0, officially securing their 21st Serie A title.
By defeating Parma at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, Inter Milan officially became the new Serie A champions three rounds early thanks to goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Inter Milan officially became the new champions of Italian football after a convincing 2-0 victory over Parma in the 35th round of Serie A. This result helped coach Cristian Chivu's team reach the milestone of 21 Scudetto titles in history, affirming their absolute dominance in the domestic league this season.
Marcus Thuram's dominant performance and explosive moment.
Entering the match at Giuseppe Meazza needing only one point to clinch the championship, Inter Milan quickly imposed a fiery attacking style. Coach Cristian Chivu's team constantly pressed their opponents deep with high-speed passing combinations. In the first half, captain Nicolo Barella rattled Parma's goal with a shot that hit the crossbar.
The home team's perseverance finally paid off in the 45th minute. From a delicate assist by Piotr Zielinski, Marcus Thuram broke free and fired a decisive shot past goalkeeper Suzuki, opening the scoring. This goal also helped Inter reach a milestone: for the fourth time in their history, they have scored more than 80 goals in 35 league matches.
Cristian Chivu's tactical imprint
In the second half, coach Chivu made tactical personnel changes, bringing on Lautaro Martinez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. This change allowed the "Nerazzurri" to completely control the tempo and stifle any resistance from Parma. The visitors created almost no significant pressure, achieving a modest expected goals (xG) of only 0.27.
In the 80th minute, all of Parma's hopes were officially dashed after a perfectly executed attacking move. Lautaro Martinez made a powerful run down the right flank before delivering a perfect pass for Henrikh Mkhitaryan to finish accurately with his left foot, making the score 2-0. The final xG (xenormous total) of 2.09 clearly reflected the dominance of the newly crowned champions.
Match statistics
| Parameter | Inter Milan | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.09 | 0.27 |
| Goal scorer | Thuram (45+1'), Mkhitaryan (80') | But |
The final whistle blew, marking the beginning of the festivities in Milan. Winning the league title three rounds early was a well-deserved reward for Inter's devastating form throughout the season. Their next goal will be a domestic double as they prepare to face Lazio in the Coppa Italia final.
In other developments, the race for the top spots also saw some surprises as AC Milan lost 0-2 to Sassuolo, while Napoli were held to a goalless draw by Como.
