The decisive match of the season between Inter and Juventus ended with a 3:1 victory for the Nerazzurri in Milan.
Inter secured an important victory over Juventus (3:1) in the 29th round of Serie A. Marcus Thuram's hat-trick gave the Nerazzurri an 8-point lead over their closest rival. The Old Lady remained in 4th place, losing their chances for the Scudetto.
Thuram ruined Juve's plans.
французский нападающий оформил первый хет-трик в карьере в Серии А, реализовав все три голевых момента. Ювентус открыл счет на 11-й минуте ударом Душана Влаховича, но затем полностью уступил инициативу.
Marcus was unstoppable today. He showed why we believed in him when we signed the contract.
— Симоне Индзаги, главный тренер Интер
Tactical duel in San Siro
Inter outperformed their opponent in all key metrics despite the absence of the injured Lautaro Martinez. The midfield play was particularly impressive, with Hakan Calhanoglu providing two assists.
Juventus failed to score at least two goals in a match for the first time since December. Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged the opponent's superiority and stated the need to change the approach to the game.
With this victory, Inter has made a serious bid for the 2025/26 championship. There are 9 rounds left until the end of the season, and the Nerazzurri have dropped points in only 3 matches.