Inter Milan kept their Serie A title hopes alive with a convincing 3-1 win over Parma at the San Siro, moving Simone Inzaghi’s side to 31 points. After their midweek match against Fiorentina was postponed due to Bove’s on-field health scare, Inter returned to action with a performance that combined flair and precision, reigniting their chase for Napoli at the top of the table.
The game was highlighted by a moment of magic from Federico Dimarco, whose stunning first-half strike set the tone for the Nerazzurri’s dominant display. Goals from Nicolò Barella and Marcus Thuram in the second half sealed the win, despite an unfortunate own goal from Matteo Darmian late on.
Inzaghi stuck with the same lineup that was set to play Fiorentina, deploying Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram as the attacking duo. Parma, fresh from a morale-boosting win over Lazio, opted for a dynamic front line with Cancellieri, Man, and Mihaila supporting Bonny.
Inter started brightly, dictating play with their trademark precision and width. Denzel Dumfries came close early, rattling the crossbar, while chances for Calhanoglu and Thuram narrowly missed the target. Parma, for their part, defended resolutely and looked to exploit counterattacks, with Cancellieri and Bonny posing a threat.
The breakthrough came in the 40th minute, courtesy of Dimarco. The wing-back showcased his technical brilliance, controlling the ball with a backheel in the box before unleashing a clinical finish with his right foot. The San Siro erupted as Inter took a deserved 1-0 lead into halftime.
Inter picked up where they left off after the break, maintaining control and piling on the pressure. Barella doubled the lead in the 56th minute, finishing off a sublime pass from Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Armenian’s perfectly weighted through ball allowed Barella to skip past Valeri and slot home with ease.
With Parma struggling to find a way back, Inter’s superiority shone through again just after the hour mark. Thuram added his name to the scoresheet, redirecting a header from Yann Bisseck into the net following a corner. The goal capped an impressive all-around performance from the French striker.
Parma pulled one back in the 81st minute when Darmian, trying to intercept a cross, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The late twist brought a brief sense of hope for the visitors, but Inter’s control never wavered.
In the dying minutes, referee Rosario Abisso reversed a penalty decision for a foul on Lautaro Martinez after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, ensuring the game ended without further drama.
The victory keeps Inter firmly in the hunt, trailing Napoli as they aim to reclaim the Serie A crown. With a midweek Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen on the horizon, Inzaghi’s side will be brimming with confidence after this commanding display.
For Parma, it’s back to the drawing board as they look to regroup after a spirited but ultimately fruitless effort against the reigning champions.
Inter’s message to Napoli and the rest of Serie A is clear: they are ready to push all the way in the race for the Scudetto.
