Inter Milan stand on the verge of securing their 21st Serie A title, with their first opportunity to seal the Scudetto potentially arriving this Sunday as they travel to face Torino. Cristian Chivu’s side currently hold a commanding 12-point lead over both reigning champions Napoli and second-placed AC Milan, with just five matches remaining in the league campaign.
Inter’s title charge could be decided as early as Friday night, depending on the outcome of Napoli’s clash against relegation-threatened Cremonese. Should Napoli fail to claim all three points, Inter will head into Sunday’s match knowing a victory over Torino could see them crowned champions with four games to spare. However, they will also need to await the result of AC Milan’s headline fixture against Juventus at San Siro—a match that is crucial for both sides’ Champions League aspirations.
This potential early coronation marks a remarkable turnaround for Inter, who appeared vulnerable before the most recent international break. Since then, a flawless run of three consecutive wins and 12 goals scored has restored their momentum and solidified their position at the league’s summit. With only four points needed from their remaining fixtures, Inter’s grasp on the title appears all but assured.
Adding to their domestic ambitions, Inter recently booked a place in the Italian Cup final following a thrilling victory over Como, keeping hopes of a domestic double alive as they prepare to face Lazio for silverware next month.
Meanwhile, Milan face the unusual prospect of potentially handing the title to their city rivals, a scenario reminiscent of two years ago when Inter clinched glory following Milan’s defeat in the derby. Despite this, Milan are well-positioned to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification, while Juventus remain in a tighter race, sitting fourth and holding a five-point advantage over Como and Roma.
Elsewhere, Como will look to recover from their cup exit as they travel to face an in-form Genoa, who could secure their Serie A safety this weekend.
Player to Watch: Adrien Rabiot
French midfielder Adrien Rabiot is set to play a pivotal role for Milan against his former club Juventus, partnering with Luka Modric in midfield. Rabiot has been instrumental for Milan this season, contributing six goals and four assists in 25 league appearances, and his recent performances have justified manager Massimiliano Allegri’s faith. Rabiot, who joined Milan after a tumultuous departure from Marseille, was a key figure in Juventus’ last title-winning side in 2020 and now aims to influence the title race from the opposite camp.
As the weekend approaches, all eyes will be on Inter’s pursuit of Serie A glory and the battles unfolding among Italy’s elite for Champions League qualification.
