🎥 Melhores Momentos
On May 3, 2025, Inter Milan secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Hellas Verona at the San Siro in a Serie A Matchday 35 encounter. This win keeps Inter within three points of league leaders Napoli, maintaining their pursuit of the Scudetto with three matches remaining. (Sofascore, Reuters)
Match Overview
Inter, with an eye on their upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona, made significant rotations to their starting lineup. Only defender Yann Bisseck retained his place from the previous match. Head coach Simone Inzaghi and midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu were absent due to one-match bans, leading assistant coach Massimiliano Farris to take charge. (myKhel, Reuters)
The decisive moment came early in the match. In the 9th minute, Kristjan Asllani converted a penalty awarded for a handball by Verona defender Nicolas Valentini, giving Inter the lead. (Reuters)
Second Half and Tactical Play
The second half saw a drop in intensity, with both teams engaging in midfield battles and creating few clear-cut chances. Inter managed to maintain their lead, with goalkeeper Josep Martínez making a crucial save to deny Verona’s Amin Sarr. (Reuters)
Substitutions in the later stages included the introduction of Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Mehdi Taremi, as Inter aimed to preserve their advantage and prepare for the upcoming European fixture.
Implications for the Title Race
With this victory, Inter remains second in the Serie A standings with 74 points, trailing Napoli by three points. Napoli had earlier secured a 1–0 win over Lecce, courtesy of a Giacomo Raspadori free-kick. (Reuters, Reuters)
Hellas Verona, currently in 15th place, missed an opportunity to further distance themselves from the relegation zone. They remain six points above the drop zone with three matches left in the season. (myKhel)
Looking Ahead
Inter’s focus now shifts to their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona, following a 3–3 draw in the first leg. The outcome of that match will significantly influence their season’s success on the European stage.(myKhel)
