Inter Milan secured their 20th Italian title in a historic Derby della Madonnina against arch-rivals AC Milan. The match was filled with drama, with three red cards in injury time as tempers flared.
Francesco Acerbi opened the scoring for Inter, heading in Benjamin Pavard’s flick-on from a corner. Marcus Thuram then doubled their lead with a powerful strike into the bottom corner. Fikayo Tomori gave Milan brief hope with a close-range header.
Tempers reached boiling point in injury time, resulting in red cards for Milan’s Theo Hernandez and Inter’s Denzel Dumfries for their involvement in a brawl. Milan captain Davide Calabria was also sent off for violent conduct.
Inter’s victory sparked celebrations from players and coaches as they clinched the title at the San Siro, which both teams share as their home ground. This win marked the first time the Serie A title has ever been won in the 116-year history of the Milan derby.
The win solidifies Inter’s position as the dominant team in Milan, surpassing AC Milan’s 19 Serie A titles. It is only their second title since 2010, with their last triumph coming under Antonio Conte in 2021.
Under the guidance of Simone Inzaghi, Inter has experienced a resurgence, going unbeaten in 27 league games and scoring 79 goals, the highest in the league. They have also been solid defensively, conceding only 18 goals.
The victory in the Derby della Madonnina was Inter’s sixth consecutive win against Milan, equaling the record runs of Milan from 1911-1913 and 1946-1948.
Looking ahead, Inter will aim to continue their success and add more trophies to their collection. Captain Lautaro Martinez, who has been instrumental in their title-winning campaign with 25 goals in all competitions, expressed his desire to win more titles.
Inter Milan’s triumph in the Milan derby not only showcases their dominance over their rivals but also solidifies their position as one of Italy’s top teams. With a talented squad and a successful manager, they have the potential to build on their success and compete for more titles in the future.