Inter Milan defeated Genoa 2-0 at home, taking another major step towards the Italian championship. Goals for the hosts were scored by Federico Dimarco and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who successfully converted a penalty. With this win, Cristian Chivu's team capitalized on their rivals' stumbles and opened up a thirteen-point lead over the second-placed team, putting them in an extremely comfortable position ahead of the upcoming league season finale.
Inter Milan demonstrated their dominance in the current Italian Serie A campaign with a confident 2-0 victory over Genoa at San Siro. The match, which ended 2-0, was a showcase of the league leaders' efficiency. Federico Dimarco opened the scoring with a precise strike, confirming his excellent form this season. Before halftime, Hakan Çalhanoğlu extended the lead by calmly converting a penalty. This win holds particular psychological significance as it came after the team's unexpected elimination from European competitions by Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt. The team currently managed by Cristian Chivu showed that the crisis is behind them, and the only remaining goal is the domestic trophy. From the perspective of Polish fans, an important fact was Piotr Zieliński's appearance, as he once again started in the Nerazzurri's lineup. The Polish midfielder received solid reviews, contributing to the stability of the midfield, where he was supported by Henrikh Mkhitaryan (who provided an assist) and the aforementioned Çalhanoğlu. Inter recorded their eighth consecutive league win, allowing them to build a thirteen-point lead over Milan. The atmosphere at the Milan stadium was almost a celebration of the future title, especially as their city rivals are preparing for a difficult match against Cremonese. An additional highlight of the evening was the presence of decorated speed skater Arianna Fontana, who showcased her Olympic medals. Inter Milan is one of the most decorated clubs in Italy, founded in 1908. A thirteen-point lead at this stage of the Italian league season has historically almost always guaranteed the final victory, popularly known as the scudetto.The situation in the table is becoming critical for the chasing pack. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri noted in pre-match comments that March will be a decisive month for the entire campaign. Although securing a spot in next year's Champions League remains a priority for the Rossoneri, the gap to their local rival now seems insurmountable. Inter, playing with the consistency shown against Genoa, is heading for their twentieth league title in history, which would allow the club to sew a second gold star on their jerseys. „I miei sono bei numeri ma senza titoli contano poco” — Federico Dimarco<bias left=