Inter Milan secured their 21st Serie A title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Parma at San Siro on May 3, 2026. The win came with three games to spare, solidifying their dominance this season.
Marcus Thuram opened the scoring just before halftime, placing an angled shot beyond the reach of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. This goal was crucial—putting Inter in control as they aimed to clinch the Scudetto.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan added a second goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Lautaro Martinez, who made a notable return from injury. With this win, Inter moved 12 points clear of defending champions Napoli, further emphasizing their strength this season.
Key match statistics:
- Inter had 59% possession during the match.
- They registered five shots on target compared to Parma’s zero.
- This victory marked Inter’s last six matches, where they scored a total of 19 goals.
Cristian Chivu celebrated his first major prize as a coach with this victory. “Inter wanted to ‘kill off’ the Scudetto as soon as possible,” he remarked post-match. This achievement is particularly impressive given that many of these players worked under him last season.
Inter last won the Serie A title in 2024 and their performance has only improved since then. They needed just one point before this match to secure the championship and delivered beyond expectations.
As for Parma, they had already secured their Serie A safety prior to this match. Their focus will now shift towards building for next season while reflecting on a challenging campaign.
The next challenges await both teams as Inter aims to maintain momentum while preparing for upcoming fixtures in May.
