AC Milan secured an important victory over Juventus Turin (2-1) in the 29th round of Serie A, strengthening their lead in the championship.
Inter Milan secured a crucial victory over Juventus in a pivotal Serie A derby. Goals from Martinez and Barelli earned the Nerazzurri three points despite Vlahovic's reply.
The tactical duel between Inzaghi and Allegri
Simone Inzaghi opted for his usual 3-5-2 formation, while Massimiliano Allegri surprised with a 4-4-2 setup. The key moment came in the first half, where Inter completely dominated, creating 5 dangerous chances.
We knew we had to control the midfield—that's where the game would be decided.
— Симоне Индзаги, главный тренер Интер
Record-breaking season of Lautaro Martinez
Inter's captain made his mark as early as the 11th minute, bringing his tally to 22 goals in the league. The Argentine became the first player for the club since Diego Milito to score in four consecutive derbies.
The decisive goal in the 67th minute was scored by Nicola Barelli—a young talent who has been changing the game off the bench for the third consecutive match.
This victory allows Inter to extend their lead over second place to 10 points, while Juventus risks dropping out of the Champions League zone.