Inter Milan celebrated an unforgettable evening as they emerged victorious in the derby match against bitter rivals AC Milan, securing the 2024 Serie A title. Holding off AC Milan with a 2-1 triumph on Monday, Inter claimed their 20th Italian league title, earning a coveted second star to adorn their jerseys.
The momentous occasion was amplified by Inter’s dominance in the derby, having won the previous five matches, including both legs of last year’s Champions League semifinal and a resounding 5-1 victory earlier this season. The Nerazzurri made their intentions clear early on, with Benjamin Pavard nodding on Federico Dimarco’s corner for an unmarked Francesco Acerbi to head in the opener in the 18th minute.
Despite Lautaro Martinez missing a golden opportunity to extend Inter’s lead, the Rossoneri seemed emboldened by the miss and had their chances. However, Inter remained resolute, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer making crucial saves to thwart Rafael Leão and Davide Calabria.
The second half began with Inter doubling their advantage courtesy of Marcus Thuram. The Frenchman latched onto a long ball over the top from Alessandro Bastoni and skillfully cut inside to drill the ball into the bottom corner.
AC Milan showed resilience, pulling one back through Fikayo Tomori’s header. The goal sparked a tense finale, with tempers flaring and scuffles breaking out. Milan’s Theo Hernandez and Inter’s Denzel Dumfries were sent off, followed by Calabria moments later.
Inter held on to their lead, securing the title with an insurmountable 17-point lead over second-placed Milan. The win was particularly sweet for Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, who lifted his first league title as a coach.
The victory not only brought Inter their 20th Scudetto but also the second star to adorn their jerseys, an honor reserved for clubs that have won 10 Serie A titles. The stars aligned perfectly for Inter as they clinched the title, another star, and the Derby della Madonnina in one unforgettable night at the San Siro.
