Inter Milan’s hopes of retaining their Serie A crown suffered a heavy blow as they fell to a shock 1-0 defeat against an inspired Roma side at San Siro. A first-half strike from Matias Soule proved enough to sink the champions and stretch Roma’s impressive unbeaten league run to 18 matches.
With the season nearing its climax and Inter locked in a fierce battle with Napoli at the top of the table, every point matters. However, against a determined Roma outfit, Simone Inzaghi’s side crumbled under pressure when it mattered most.
Early Frustration for Inter
The game started with high energy, and Inter thought they had made the perfect beginning inside ten minutes. Davide Frattesi found the back of the net, sending the home fans into a frenzy, but the celebrations were cut short as the assistant referee flagged for offside.
It was an early warning that luck might not be on Inter’s side. The disallowed goal seemed to drain the momentum from the hosts rather than fire them up.
Soule Strikes to Silence the San Siro
Midway through the first half, Roma took full advantage of Inter’s sluggishness. A scrappy situation inside the Inter box saw the ball fall kindly to Matias Soule, who smashed it home to give the visitors a surprising lead.
There was more than a hint of fortune about the goal, but Roma didn’t care. The strike stunned the San Siro and gave the Giallorossi the perfect platform to execute their game plan: defend solidly and strike on the counterattack.
Moments later, Roma nearly doubled their advantage. First, Eldor Shomurodov and then Bryan Cristante went close, but neither managed to seriously test Yann Sommer in the Inter goal.
Matías Soulé scored the only goal of #InterRoma
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— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 28, 2025
Inter’s Fading Response
Desperate to keep their title ambitions alive, Inter looked for an instant reaction after the break. However, their efforts were surprisingly toothless. Inzaghi’s side struggled to carve out clear chances and lacked the cutting edge required against a well-drilled Roma defense.
A double substitution midway through the second half failed to breathe life into the hosts. Inter’s attacking play remained flat, predictable, and easy for Roma to handle.
The frustration was evident both on the pitch and in the stands as the clock ticked down. Despite dominating possession, Inter lacked creativity and barely threatened Roma’s goal.
Roma Could Have Sealed It
Roma had golden opportunities to kill off the game. Niccolo Pisilli found himself unmarked in the box but volleyed wide when it looked easier to score. Moments later, Artem Dovbyk broke free and seemed certain to score, but some brilliant last-ditch defending from Francesco Acerbi saved Inter from further embarrassment.
The visitors continued to create chances on the counter, exposing the spaces left by Inter’s increasingly desperate attempts to find an equalizer. If Roma had been sharper in front of goal, the scoreline could easily have been even more painful for the champions.
Claudio Ranieri’s Roma have just BEATEN Inter and are on an 18-game unbeaten run in Serie A…
5-0 win vs Parma
1-1 draw vs Milan
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) April 27, 2025
Crushing Blow to Title Aspirations
By the time the match reached the 85th minute, Inter had registered just one shot on target in the second half — a damning statistic for a side chasing the title.
It was a toothless performance when Inter needed something special. Now, they must watch and hope that Napoli slip up in their match later tonight, although their fate is no longer firmly in their own hands.
Roma’s Top-Four Charge Gathers Momentum
While the defeat was disastrous for Inter, it was a glorious night for Roma. Extending their unbeaten run to 18 games, they continue to push hard for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
Although Roma’s destiny is still not entirely in their hands, performances like this — composed, disciplined, and ruthlessly effective — show they are a side capable of mixing it with Italy’s best.
As the San Siro emptied in disappointment, the Roma players celebrated a massive victory that keeps their European dreams very much alive.
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