Inter won the away game 2-1, clinching their 20th coveted title and sparking wild celebrations in the Italian capital.
Inter Milan clinched their 20th Serie A title after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Simone Inzaghi's AC Milan to secure their place at the top of the table with five games left in the season.
In Monday's Milan derby, goals from Francesco Acerbi and Markus Thuram in the first half proved enough to seal victory for Inter, while Fikayo Tomori's late goal closed the gap. Ta.
The game also saw three red cards in stoppage time, and Milan were reduced to nine men as tensions rose, with Theo Hernández and Davide Calabria given their marching orders, along with Inter's Denzel Dumfries.
Inter have only lost once in the league this season, but have a 17-point difference over second-place Milan.
Eyes to the sky ⭐⭐
We are the champions of Italy 🇮🇹🖤💙#ForzaInter #IM2Stars pic.twitter.com/cMPW7IvNwD— Inter⭐⭐ (@Inter_ja) April 22, 2024
Inter captain Lautaro Martínez said after the match: “I told the players: “We are in a situation we have never been in before.''
“We had to take advantage of this opportunity, because if you look around, the whole stadium is now ours.”
Even the pouring rain could not dampen the spirits of the Nerazzurri and their fans.
It was Inzaghi's first Serie A title in his managerial career and his sixth trophy with Inter.
Inzaghi told DAZN: “There are so many key players in this success, first and foremost the players, but also the coach and President Steven Chan. We have everything we need during this journey. “I was there,” he said.
“It's incredibly moving. We've done something incredible, and it only makes sense to share it with as many people as possible.”
The San Siro was filled with supporters of both clubs, with Inter fans holding up two stars symbolizing the impending 20th Scudetto and writing a message to their rivals. “Our fate, your nightmare.”
The match was intense from the start, with both teams pushing and shouting after a late challenge on Inter's Nicolo Barella. However, play resumed minutes later without reservation.
After 18 minutes, Benjamin Pavard converted a corner kick to a perfectly free Acerbi, and the away fans roared, making it almost impossible for Inter to take the lead with a header.
Just before half-time, Inter keeper Jan Sommer showed great reflexes to save a Calabrian shot, while at the other end, Milan keeper Mike Maignan immediately blocked Henrikh Mkhitaryan's shot.
Four minutes after the break, Thuram extended Inter's lead to two points with a low shot from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner.
As time drew to a close, fans lit smoke bombs in the stands, casting a veil of fog over the pitch.
Milan scored with a header 10 minutes into the game when Sommer's save hit the post and into the path of Fikayo Tomori.
A brawl broke out between the players in stoppage time, resulting in bad moods and red cards for Dumfries and Hernandez.
A few minutes later, further scuffles ensued on the pitch, culminating in Milan's Calabria receiving a red card for punching Inter's Davide Frattesi.
As soon as the referee blew the final whistle, Inter's players and staff began celebrating their victory.
Inter fans then moved the party from the stadium to Piazza del Duomo, Milan's famous celebration site, where thousands celebrated with fireworks and cheers, dropping shades of blue and black with Milan Cathedral in the background. .
