History was created on Monday evening as Inter secured the Scudetto by defeating Milan in the Derby della Madonnina.
This marks their 20th league title and sixth consecutive derby victory. Simone Inzaghi’s team has been dominant in Serie A this season, scoring 79 goals and conceding only 18 in 33 games.
Despite doubts at the beginning of the campaign, Inter has proven to be the best team in Italy, losing only once in the league. Despite financial constraints and key departures, Inzaghi’s leadership has guided the team to success.
The club’s ownership and management, led by Steven Zhang, have shown patience and belief in Inzaghi’s abilities, leading to this historic achievement.
Inzaghi has continuously improved his squad at Inter with each passing season, drawing from past mistakes to create a remarkable team that reflects his own style. The brand of football they play has not only impressed his toughest critics but also captivated neutral fans.
In addition to his on-field success, Inzaghi has always maintained a respectful demeanor towards his opponents, refusing to engage in mind games like Juventus. He made sure to show admiration for Stefano Pioli, his rival in the derby and the man he succeeded at Lazio.
Although he lost the title to Pioli in 2022, Inzaghi finally clinched his first Scudetto this year, in the highly anticipated Derby di Milano.
Regarding the new signings, Sommer has been exceptional, keeping more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper in Europe’s top-five leagues this season. Benjamin Pavard, Marcus Thuram, and Davide Frattesi have also played pivotal roles in the team’s success.
Thuram’s impressive performances quickly made fans forget about Lukaku, especially when he scored in a resounding 4-0 victory against Fiorentina early in the season and followed it up with another goal in the derby, contributing to a 5-1 triumph over their city rivals. These victories showcased Inter’s dominance.
This team was fully aware of its strengths and had its sights set on winning trophies.
While modern football suggests that significant investments are necessary for success, Inter has reminded us that meticulous planning is equally crucial. Taking a collaborative approach to team building, chief executive Beppe Marotta, Inzaghi, and the rest of Inter’s management have demonstrated that making wise purchases doesn’t always require extravagant spending.
Marotta, who now boasts 10 Serie A titles as a director – eight with Juventus and two with Inter – emphasized the importance of the human element in building a team. According to him, having great players is not enough; they must also possess great character to foster a cohesive unit.