Inter Milan edged closer to the Serie A title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Torino on a rain-soaked evening in Turin. The win puts the Nerazzurri level on points with Napoli at the summit, turning up the heat in an already electrifying Scudetto race with just two games remaining.
Zalewski Breaks the Deadlock with a Stunner
Despite making several changes to the side that eliminated Barcelona in midweek to reach the UEFA Champions League final, Inter showed no signs of fatigue. Only Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni retained their spots from the starting XI, and the fresh legs paid dividends early on.
Inter took control from the first whistle and grabbed the lead inside 15 minutes. Nicola Zalewski, handed a rare start, made the most of his opportunity by curling a beautiful shot into the bottom corner. It was his first goal in Inter colours, and one that showcased his composure and technique from outside the box.
Zalewski got his first Inter goal in style #TorinoInter pic.twitter.com/huN5ApF0uk
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) May 12, 2025
Storm Disrupts First Half Rhythm
The game was briefly paused in the opening stages due to a medical emergency in the stands. But once play resumed, Inter kept pushing for a second. Matteo Darmian had a golden opportunity to double the advantage after being set up by Bisseck, but the veteran wing-back blazed his shot wide, much to the relief of the Torino defense.
Then came the weather. Torrential rain lashed down over the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, making the pitch nearly unplayable. The thunder roared, the turf was soaked, and the players struggled to stay upright. The match was temporarily halted before halftime as the officials waited for conditions to improve.
Torino Threaten, But Martinez Stands Tall
When play eventually resumed, Torino came out with renewed energy and adapted their game plan to the soggy surface. They launched long balls and whipped in crosses to test Inter’s defense. One such delivery from Cristiano Biraghi found Che Adams, whose bullet header was brilliantly saved by backup goalkeeper Josep Martinez, who deputized for Yann Sommer.
The Spaniard’s reflex stop proved a pivotal moment in the match as Torino’s best chance was snuffed out in dramatic fashion.
Asllani Puts the Game Beyond Reach
Inter wasted no time reasserting their dominance in the second half. Within two minutes of the restart, Mehdi Taremi was clumsily brought down in the box by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, and the referee pointed to the spot without hesitation.
Kristjan Asllani stepped up and made no mistake, coolly slotting the ball past the Torino keeper to make it 2-0 and deflate the home crowd.
Milinkovic-Savic Keeps Scoreline Down
The Serbian goalkeeper redeemed himself with several impressive saves to keep the scoreline respectable. He denied Federico Dimarco’s curling strike before producing a superb double save to frustrate both Joaquin Correa and Hakan Calhanoglu.
Inter were relentless in attack, and Correa continued to test Milinkovic-Savic late on, forcing another couple of stops as the rain began to subside. Torino thought they had pulled one back in added time, but Adam Masina’s close-range finish was ruled out for offside.
Inter’s Title Bid Still Alive
Inter’s victory marked just their second away league win in their last eight attempts, but it couldn’t have come at a more important time. It was a complete performance—one full of patience, defensive composure, and moments of individual brilliance.
With Napoli only managing a draw earlier in the day, the title race is now too close to call. Both clubs are tied on points, but Inter’s superior goal difference could prove decisive if it stays that way.
With two games to go, just one point separates Napoli and Inter
The title race is going down to the wire pic.twitter.com/C9GNjGww1d
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) May 11, 2025
Simone Inzaghi’s side continue to show they have the depth and determination to go all the way, balancing their European commitments while keeping the pressure firmly on Napoli.
The Scudetto chase is going to the wire, and with Inter finding form at the right time, fans are beginning to dream of a historic double.
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