Headline: Inter Milan Clinches Serie A Title with Victory Over AC Milan
Subheading: Inter Milan secures their 20th league title with a 2-1 win against AC Milan, sealing the championship with five matches to spare.
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In a thrilling encounter that saw the Milan derby turn fiery in the dying moments, Inter Milan was crowned Serie A champions for the 20th time after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their fierce rivals, AC Milan. The win gives Simone Inzaghi’s side an unassailable 17-point lead over their city rivals with five games remaining in the season.
The decisive goals for Inter came from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram. Acerbi opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a well-placed header, and Thuram doubled the lead just four minutes into the second half with a precise low shot. Despite a late push by AC Milan, which saw ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori score in the 80th minute, the deficit was too great to overcome.
The match, however, was not without its controversies. Tensions boiled over in stoppage time, leading to three red cards. AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez and Davide Calabria were dismissed, followed by Inter’s Denzel Dumfries. The scuffle between players added a dramatic flair to the end of the match, but it couldn’t spoil Inter’s celebrations.
Inzaghi, who had been at the helm of Inter since July 2021, claimed his first league title as a head coach, adding his name to the list of esteemed managers who have led the club to glory.
For AC Milan, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, especially considering the late red cards and the violent conduct that saw Calabria sent off. The team, however, will look to regroup and finish the season strongly.
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Source: Sky Sports
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