Serie A Daily Report - 2026-05-03

Inter Milan sealed the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Parma at San Siro, moving 12 points clear of Napoli with three rounds left. It is Inter's 21st Scudetto, leaving them second only to Juventus' 36 titles and ending the race with Milan still fighting for Champions League places elsewhere in the table.

Marcus Thuram scored just before half-time after being released by Piotr Zielinski, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan finished the job in the 80th minute after a pass from Lautaro Martinez, who returned from injury as a substitute. The title was especially significant for Cristian Chivu, in his first season as head coach after replacing Simone Inzaghi and after helping Parma avoid relegation last year.

AC Milan were beaten 2-0 at Sassuolo and finished the day only three points ahead of fourth-placed Juventus, with five points separating them from fifth-placed Como and three rounds remaining. Massimiliano Allegri's side were reduced to 10 men, and the result leaves their grip on a Champions League berth far from secure.

The loss came as Inter were celebrating the Scudetto, sharpening the contrast in Milan: one club crowned champions, the other suddenly under pressure to avoid a late collapse in the top-four race. Domenico Berardi scored early for Sassuolo, while Milan's fourth defeat in seven matches underlined how quickly their season has turned.

Juventus were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by relegated Hellas Verona in Turin, wasting a major chance to close the gap in the race for Champions League qualification. Luciano Spalletti admitted the Bianconeri were 'disappointed and have regrets' after failing to beat a side whose relegation had already been confirmed.

The result matters because Juventus were trying to capitalise on Milan's defeat and the wider top-four scramble, but instead dropped points at home for the first time against Verona since October 2020. Kieron Bowie put Verona ahead before Dusan Vlahovic helped Juventus rescue only a point.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini said Paulo Dybala and Manu Kone have recovered ahead of Monday night's meeting with Fiorentina, giving his side a timely lift in the battle for a Champions League place. Roma sit sixth before kick-off and could move clear of Como, who are also chasing the top four.

Gasperini also credited his squad for keeping Roma in the race, saying the players' work has been the reason the team are still in contention. That matters because Fiorentina arrive unbeaten in their last seven Serie A matches, making the fitness of Dybala and Kone even more important for Roma's push.

A broader look at Inter's Scudetto run highlighted how Cristian Chivu turned early doubts into a title-winning campaign after taking over with only three months of senior coaching experience. The season began with a statement 5-0 win over Torino, a sign that the new coach had quickly restored belief after last year's Champions League final collapse.

Inter's title is being framed as a reborn mentality rather than a simple talent story, with the club combining a strong wage budget, an experienced squad and a coach who had just guided Parma to safety before being promoted to the San Siro job. The result also gives Inter a chance at a domestic double if they beat Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on 13 May.

Inter's 21st league crown carried extra weight because it was the first time they had sealed the title in front of their home fans at San Siro since 1989. The stadium erupted as the final whistle confirmed the 2-0 win over Parma, with supporters celebrating a trophy that ended Napoli's reign and restored the Scudetto to Milan.

Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez again stood at the centre of the story: Thuram scored the opener and Lautaro supplied the assist for Mkhitaryan's late second goal. The emotional backdrop matters because Inter also finished the day with a clear lead over Napoli and with the season effectively decided before the final three rounds.