December 06, (THEWILL) – Inter Milan strengthened their position in the Serie A title race on Friday, defeating Parma 3-1 at the San Siro and moving within a single point of league leaders Napoli.
Federico Dimarco, Nicolo Barella, and Marcus Thuram delivered decisive goals that underscored Inter’s current form.
Italian internationals Dimarco and Barella scored their goals before and after half-time, giving the hosts a comfortable lead.
Thuram’s precise 67th-minute volley consolidated the team’s advantage, marking his 10th league goal of the season and demonstrating the squad’s offensive depth.
Simone Inzaghi’s team now sits level with Atalanta on 31 points, positioning themselves strategically in the championship battle.
Their impressive run continues with an unbeaten streak spanning 14 matches across all competitions, building momentum ahead of a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture against Bayer Leverkusen.
Lautaro Martinez, celebrating his 300th Inter appearance, struggled to convert opportunities despite being central to the team’s attacking strategy.
The Argentine forward missed several promising chances, including a one-on-one opportunity with Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
Looking forward, Inter will travel to Leverkusen with confidence, knowing a victory would nearly guarantee direct qualification to the UCL knockout stages.
Napoli, meanwhile, prepare to host Lazio on Sunday after their recent Italian Cup elimination.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
