Numerical advantage and a late killer goal… How did Inter Milan seize the top spot?
5 Goals and Renewed Leadership… Inter Edge Juventus in a Thriller
Inter Milan concluded their top clash against Juventus with a dramatic 3–2 victory at the Giuseppe Meazza in Matchday 25 of Serie A, in a match filled with goals, momentum shifts and controversy.
61 Points at the Summit… 46 for Juventus
With this win, Inter strengthened their lead at the top with 61 points, while Juventus remained on 46 points in fourth place, widening the gap in the title race.
Early Drama and an Own Goal
Inter took the lead in the 18th minute through an own goal by Andrea Cambiaso, before the same player equalized for Juventus in the 26th minute in a rare turn of events.
The Turning Point… Kalulu Sent Off
The key moment came in the 42nd minute when Pierre Kalulu received his second yellow card and was sent off, giving Inter a numerical advantage that significantly impacted the tactical balance of the game.
Late Drama Decides It
Inter regained the lead in the 76th minute through Francesco Pio Esposito, but Juventus responded again in the 83rd minute via Manuel Locatelli.
However, Piotr Zieliński sealed the victory for Inter with a decisive goal in the 90th minute.
Refereeing Controversy After the Final Whistle
The match sparked debate after the final whistle, with Juventus protesting several refereeing decisions, particularly certain penalty appeals and the sending-off incident, which divided opinions among analysts and fans.