In the field of Italian football, fierce battles are constantly staged, and the night of April 23, 2024 is destined to go down in the history of Serie A
Roma suffered a bitter 3-1 defeat in the league, while Inter Milan won the derby at the San Siro 2-1 to seal the Serie A title for their 20th league title five games ahead of schedule
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What happened
The Olympic Stadium in Rome did not wait for the victory that the fans were expecting. Facing Bologna, the dark horse of Serie A this season, Roma's performance was a big surprise. Roma, who had been passive from the start of the game, were particularly lacklustre in attack and porous in defence. The Bologna players seemed to have found Roma's soft underbelly, tearing apart Roma's defense again and again, and finally won a 3-1 victory.
Roma's defeat undoubtedly poured cold water on the fans, and what worries them even more is that the team is already as many as eight points behind Bologna at the top of the table, and it is almost impossible to fight back in the next game. Atalanta behind them is only one point behind Roma, and once they miss a little in the next game, Roma may not even be able to retain Champions League qualification. Such a situation is undoubtedly a huge blow to Roma, which once had great glory in Serie A.
And at the San Siro Stadium, another key battle also attracted the attention of countless fans. The derby between Inter Milan and AC Milan has always been one of the hottest matchups in Serie A. Before the start of the game, AC Milan fans taunted Inter Milan wildly at home, as if they wanted to put pressure on their opponents in this way. However, the Inter players were unfazed by such ridicule and responded to those doubts with their performances.
In the 18th minute of the first half, Inter Milan broke the deadlock on the field. Pavard's corner was assisted and Acerbi followed up with a header at the back post to give Inter a 1-0 lead. The goal seemed to open the door for Inter to win the game, and they continued to attack efficiently in the second half. In the 49th minute, Thuram's low shot extended the score to 2-0, and the Inter fans were thrown into a frenzy.
Although AC Milan pulled one back in the 80th minute through Fikayo Tomori, it was only a face-saving experience. In stoppage time, a clash between the two players sparked a massive altercation, with three players from Dumfries, Te'o and Calabria being sent off for excesses. But the final result could not be changed, as Inter Milan won 2-1 against AC Milan to seal the Serie A title five rounds ahead of schedule.
The win was a huge one for Inter Milan, who not only won the league title this season, but also broke AC Milan's monopoly and proved their quality in Serie A. The defeat was undoubtedly a huge blow for AC Milan, who not only lost the derby, but also lost their last hope of fighting for the title.
At the post-match press conference, Inter Milan manager Inzaghi Jr. could not hide his excitement. "It was a tough game, but our players showed a lot of fighting spirit and a great technical and tactical level," he said. We would like to thank every player and staff who have worked hard for the team, this title belongs to all of us. "
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli looked a little disappointed, saying: "We lost a big game, but football is like that, there are losses and wins. We need to learn from this defeat and be ready for the next games. ”
With Inter Milan's victory, the Serie A standings have also changed. Inter Milan are top of the table with 86 points, a whopping 17 points ahead of AC Milan behind them. AC Milan is second with 69 points, while Juventus and Bologna are third and fourth with 64 and 62 points, respectively.
Roma dropped out of the top four with 55 points, as a result of the defeat, in fifth place. Such a ranking is undoubtedly a huge blow for Roma, who will need to try to catch up in the next games if they are to be expected to return to the Champions League.
Personal opinion
On this night, the changes in Serie A were dizzying. Roma's heavy defeat and Inter Milan's trium were the highlight of the night. However, for the fans, regardless of the win or defeat, they will continue to support their beloved team and look forward to the next great match. For the players, the experience will be one of the most important memories of their careers.