Inter Milan secured the Serie A title in style after defeating AC Milan 2-1 in a thrilling derby match, clinching their 20th league crown with five matches remaining in the season.
Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram propelled Inter to victory, extending their lead over closest rivals Milan by a staggering 17 points and sealing their sixth consecutive derby triumph.
For manager Simone Inzaghi, it marked his first league title, and the jubilant scenes at the San Siro Stadium reflected the magnitude of the achievement, as Inter’s “away” fans erupted in celebration amidst a crowd of 75,000.
Despite a late goal from Milan’s Fikayo Tomori, Inter held firm to secure the victory, although the match ended on a stormy note with three red cards shown in the final moments.
Captain Lautaro Martinez, overcome with emotion, expressed his gratitude for the team’s hard work and dedication, emphasizing their desire to continue winning trophies.
Inter’s triumph was not only a display of dominance but also marked a milestone in Italian football, as they became the second team to claim 20 league titles, joining Juventus in the exclusive club.
Inzaghi’s side demonstrated their superiority throughout the season, surging ahead of their rivals and leaving contenders like Milan and Napoli trailing behind.
Despite their early exit from the Champions League, Inter’s domestic success has been remarkable, fueled by the renewal of key contracts and strategic moves in the transfer market.
Reflecting on the victory, Thuram expressed his pride in winning his first league title and hailed the team’s achievement in delivering glory to their fans.
The derby victory epitomized Inter’s season-long dominance, with Acerbi and Thuram delivering decisive goals to propel the club to their coveted league title.
