Celebrations have erupted across the city of Milan as Inter clinched the Serie A title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Parma on Sunday. The victory at the San Siro sent thousands of supporters into the streets, filling the Piazza del Duomo with a sea of blue and black. Flares and fireworks illuminated the night sky as fans hailed their team’s 21st Scudetto. This triumph marks a significant return to the top of Italian football for the Nerazzurri, who secured the title with three matches remaining in the season.
The match itself saw Inter control the pace from the early stages, though Parma’s defense proved resilient for much of the first half. The breakthrough came during first-half stoppage time when Marcus Thuram found the back of the net. Thuram capitalized on a precise through ball from Piotr Zielinski, sparking a frenzy among the home crowd. Earlier in the half, Nicolo Barella had come remarkably close to scoring when his powerful shot struck the underside of the crossbar, only for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to miraculously tip the rebound away from the goal line.
The second half followed a familiar pattern of Inter dominance. Despite missing several opportunities to double their lead—most notably when Denzel Dumfries sent a close-range effort over the bar—the hosts remained composed. The victory was finally sealed ten minutes from time when Henrikh Mkhitaryan tapped in a low cross from captain Lautaro Martinez. The result moved Inter to 82 points, establishing an insurmountable 12-point lead over second-placed Napoli, who were held to a draw by Como on Saturday.
For Inter Milan, this Scudetto offers a profound sense of redemption after the heartbreak of the 2024-2025 campaign. Last season, the club lost the league title on the final day and suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Lautaro Martinez reflected on this journey after the match, stating that it was not easy to start again after losing every competition right at the end last year. He emphasized that the team worked tirelessly on and off the field to prove their critics wrong and achieve this primary objective.
The atmosphere in Milan stands in sharp contrast to the grief felt by the fanbase exactly one year ago. Supporters were seen in tears of joy at the Duomo, expressing that this title was more than deserved after a neck-and-neck struggle at the start of the season. As the celebrations continue, Inter is already looking toward their next challenge. The team is scheduled to face Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on May 13. A victory there would secure a domestic double, cementing this squad’s place in Inter Milan’s storied history.
