With just two rounds remaining, the Serie A title race is wide open after defending champions Inter Milan secured a confident 2-0 away win over Torino, despite fielding an essentially rotated squad. Meanwhile, league leaders Napoli stumbled at home, drawing 2-2 with mid-table Genoa, which could prove costly in their push for the Scudetto.
Inter Milan Keep Double Dreams Alive with Depth and Determination
At the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi opted to rest many key starters, yet his second-string side didn’t miss a beat. In the 14th minute, Alessandro Bastoni threaded a precise pass through to young midfielder Nicola Zalewski, who calmly slotted the ball into the corner to give the visitors an early lead.
Inter Milan continued to dictate the tempo, and early in the second half, Mehdi Taremi broke through on goal but was taken down by Torino’s goalkeeper inside the box. The referee pointed straight to the spot, and Kristjan Asllani stepped up to easily convert, doubling Inter’s advantage in the 49th minute.
Both teams traded chances late, but neither could find the net again. The 2-0 victory keeps Inter in the hunt for the title while boosting morale ahead of their Champions League final appearance. The Nerazzurri look increasingly formidable with hopes of a historic double still alive.
Napoli Falter as Genoa Snatch Late Equaliser
Over in Naples, the story was far less satisfying for the home side. Antonio Conte’s men got off to a promising start, taking a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute when Scott McTominay’s through ball found Romelu Lukaku, who made no mistake with the finish.
But disaster struck 17 minutes later. Goalkeeper Alex Meret mishandled a low shot, inadvertently pushing the ball into his net to gift Genoa a way back into the match. The teams went into halftime level at 1-1.
Napoli thought they had restored control when Giacomo Raspadori pounced on a loose ball in the 64th minute to put them back in front. However, just as three points looked certain, Genoa struck again, this time through a towering header from Johan Vásquez in the 84th minute, leaving the home fans stunned.
The result was a bitter blow for Napoli, who now sit on 78 points, just one ahead of a surging Inter side. With two high-pressure rounds remaining, the margin for error has disappeared.
All Eyes on the Final Two Rounds
Here’s how the title race will be decided:
- Napoli: Away vs Parma, Home vs Cagliari
- Inter Milan: Home vs Lazio, Away vs Como
While Napoli’s remaining fixtures look manageable on paper, the pressure is mounting. Inter, meanwhile, must balance domestic ambitions with preparations for a Champions League final challenge and an opportunity for glory on multiple fronts.
Elsewhere in the league, Hellas Verona drew 1-1 at home with Lecce. Lecce and relegation rivals Empoli now sit on 28 points, separated only by goal difference. The fight for Serie A survival promises to be as fierce as the battle at the top.
