Inter Milan continue to enjoy extraordinary form, consolidating their candidacy for the title of champion of Italy with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Torino, just days after their epic 4-3 success over Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. Despite the absence of some key starters such as Lautaro Martinez, Benjamin Pavard and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, coach Simone Inzaghi once again demonstrated the depth and quality of his squad, managing to dominate a match also affected by extreme weather factors.

The match began with great intensity from the Nerazzurri. The first goal came thanks to a real gem from the young talent Nicola Zalewski, author of a splendid personal action culminating with a curling shot that ended up in the back of the opposing goalkeeper. A goal that thrilled the fans and confirmed the value of the boy in the technical project of Inter.

Shortly after, the match was suspended for about half an hour due to a violent storm that flooded the pitch. However, upon returning to the pitch, Inter did not lose their rhythm and continued to control the game, demonstrating remarkable tactical maturity.

In the second half, Mehdi Taremi took centre stage, winning a penalty after contact with goalkeeper Savic in the box. Kristjan Asllani remained cool from the spot and converted with confidence, putting his team up 2-0 and securing the result. Adam Masina found the goal of hope with a spectacular overhead kick in injury time, but the goal was disallowed for an attacking foul. A dramatic turn of events that further increased the tension and emotion of the evening.

Meanwhile, Napoli hosted Genoa at the Maradona in a match that should have consolidated the Partenopei’s lead. Things seemed to be going well for Rudi Garcia’s men, who took the lead twice thanks to an inspired performance from the Lukaku-McTominay duo. The Belgian striker coolly broke the deadlock after a perfect assist from the Scottish midfielder. In the second half, McTominay stood out again with another invention that allowed Raspadori to double the lead in the 64th minute.

However, Napoli’s defensive fragility emerged again, allowing Genoa to get back into the game. First an unfortunate own goal by Meret rekindled the hopes of the Ligurians, then a header by Vasquez at the end froze the home crowd, setting the score at 2-2. A bitter mockery that weighs heavily in the race for the Scudetto.

With these results, the Serie A standings are getting increasingly heated. Inter have moved to within one point of Napoli, and with one game less to play, they now have a real opportunity to overtake the reigning champions in the coming days. The margin for error is reduced to a minimum and every match can prove decisive.

Simone Inzaghi’s statements at the end of the match were cautious but full of determination: “We have shown that we are hungry and focused even after a great battle in Europe. We do not look at the standings, but we think about improving every day.” A clear message also to the rivals, that Inter has no intention of stopping.

For its part, Napoli now finds itself having to reflect on an increasingly worrying defensive management. The continuous lapses in concentration in the back lines risk compromising an entire season, despite a still effective attack. The Azzurri fans are starting to express concern, while the local press is calling for decisive interventions by the technical staff.

With the calendar soon offering direct clashes and crucial matches both in the league and in Europe, the margin between triumph and disappointment is thinning. Inter put in a show of strength, while Napoli will have to quickly find compactness if they want to keep up with the Nerazzurri in this final sprint towards the Scudetto.

One thing is certain: the championship has never been so exciting, and the fight at the top promises to be a spectacle until the last day.