Inter Milan Clinch 21st Scudetto with 2-0 Win Over Parma at San Siro

Key facts

• Inter Milan beat Parma 2-0 on May 3, 2026, at San Siro to secure the 2025-26 Serie A title.
• The Nerazzurri moved 12 points clear of Napoli with three matches remaining.
• Marcus Thuram scored in first-half stoppage time (45'+1'); Henrikh Mkhitaryan added a second in the 80th minute.
• Cristian Chivu, appointed in summer 2025, is the second Inter figure to win the Scudetto as both player and manager, after Armando Castellazzi.
• Inter last sealed the title at home in 1989; this is their 21st league championship, third in six years.
• Inter also reached the Coppa Italia final, scheduled for May 13 against Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

San Siro Erupts as Inter Seals Title in Front of Home Fans

Fireworks lit the San Siro sky as Inter Milan defeated Parma 2-0 on Sunday, securing their 21st Serie A title with three games to spare. The stadium, packed with 75,000 fans, exploded with joy at the final whistle, ending a 37-year wait to clinch the Scudetto at home. Inter needed only a draw after second-placed Napoli drew 0-0 at Como on Saturday. But the Nerazzurri delivered a dominant performance, leaving no doubt about their superiority. The victory moved them 12 points clear of the defending champions, an unassailable lead with three rounds remaining.

Thuram and Mkhitaryan Deliver the Decisive Goals

Marcus Thuram broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, powering a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. The goal came after Denzel Dumfries headed wide and Nicolò Barella hit the crossbar, as Inter piled on pressure. Henrikh Mkhitaryan sealed the win in the 80th minute, slotting home a brilliant pass from Lautaro Martinez, who had just returned from injury. Lautaro, the Serie A scoring leader, came off the bench in the 67th minute and immediately influenced the game. Thuram, born in Parma while his father Lilian played there, described the team's unity as their strength.

Cristian Chivu's Remarkable Turnaround from Academy Coach to Title Winner

Cristian Chivu, appointed in summer 2025 after Simone Inzaghi left for Al-Hilal, has transformed Inter's fortunes. The former defender coached within Inter's academy from 2019 to 2024 before saving Parma from relegation in 13 matches. Now, he becomes only the second figure in Inter history to win the Scudetto both as a player (2009-10) and as a manager, following Armando Castellazzi. Inter endured a difficult start, losing two of their first three league matches. But Chivu rebuilt confidence, trusting young talents like Francesco Pio Esposito, and lost only three of the next 32 fixtures. The team's resilience was tested after a painful Champions League final defeat to PSG in 2025, but Chivu's calm leadership steered them back to glory.

Inter's Dominant Season Despite Summer Turmoil and Strong Rivals

Inter led the Serie A standings for most of the 2025-26 season, despite a challenging summer. Rivals AC Milan (under Massimiliano Allegri), AS Roma (Gian Piero Gasperini), and Napoli (Antonio Conte) all strengthened, while Inter lost the Champions League final and ended the previous season without a trophy. Chivu's ability to regain the players' trust and integrate new faces proved decisive. The team's 21st Scudetto trails only Juventus's record 36, and marks their third title in six years. The victory also exorcised the memory of the 1989 home title drought, as Inter had not sealed the Scudetto at San Siro since then.

Coppa Italia Final Looms as Inter Eyes Double

Despite a Champions League playoff elimination against Bodø/Glimt, Inter still have a chance to add more silverware. The Coppa Italia final is scheduled for May 13 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, where they will face Maurizio Sarri's Lazio. A victory would give Chivu a domestic double in his debut season, further cementing his legacy. The team's depth and momentum suggest they are well-positioned to challenge for the trophy, though Lazio will provide a stern test.

The bottom line

• Inter Milan won the 2025-26 Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Parma, moving 12 points clear of Napoli with three games left.
• Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored the goals; Lautaro Martinez provided a key assist on his return from injury.
• Cristian Chivu became the second person to win the Scudetto as both Inter player and manager, after Armando Castellazzi.
• Inter clinched the title at home for the first time since 1989, ending a 37-year drought.
• The Nerazzurri have also reached the Coppa Italia final, facing Lazio on May 13 for a potential double.
• Inter's 21st Serie A title is third in six years, trailing only Juventus's record 36.