“Inter lets victory slip away and postpones scudetto celebration.”

Inter Milan saw their Scudetto celebration dramatically postponed after squandering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against Torino, in a match marked by a historic performance from defender Federico Dimarco. Simone Inzaghi’s team, coming off a brilliant week with a comfortable 12-point lead at the top of Serie A and an epic comeback against Como (3-2), failed to secure the victory that would have virtually sealed the title.

At the Olympic Stadium in Turin, the atmosphere was tense, especially with Torino’s Curva Maratona empty due to a strike by the ultras, who were protesting against the club’s management and president Urbano Cairo. Despite this, the spectacle on the pitch was intense and unpredictable. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a precise header, following a masterful cross from Dimarco, who not only assisted the first goal but also set a historic record: 17 assists in the current Serie A season, surpassing the previous mark of Papu Gomez in 2019-20.

The second half began with clear opportunities for Inter, but goalkeeper Alberto Paleari and Torino’s defense held firm. Yann Bisseck extended the lead for the Nerazzurri in the 61st minute, again with an assist from Dimarco, solidifying his status as the king of assists in the Italian league. However, Torino did not let their spirits drop and responded with a goal from Giovanni Simeone in the 70th minute, who, after a classy play with Emirhan Ilkhan, struck a subtle shot over goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

The match became even more thrilling when Nikola Vlasic equalized in the 79th minute, converting a penalty awarded for a handball by Carlos Augusto following a header from Duvan Zapata. Inter had another chance on goal with Mkhitaryan, but it was ruled out for offside by Thuram, keeping the score level until the final whistle.

This draw reduces Inter’s lead to 10 points, with only four matches remaining until the end of the championship, delaying the title celebrations and increasing the pressure on the Milan team. Federico Dimarco became the standout player of the match, breaking records and demonstrating that he is an essential asset for the nerazzurri in this final stretch of the season.

Match summary:

Torino 2-2 Inter

– Thuram (23′, assist: Dimarco)

– Bisseck (61′, assist: Dimarco)

– Simeone (70′, assist: Ilkhan)

– Vlasic (79′, pen)

Inter, despite some key absences such as Lautaro Martínez and with Luis Henrique injured, remains in the title race but will need to double their efforts to secure glory in the Serie A. The pressure is mounting and the excitement promises to last until the very last minute of this electrifying season.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.