Inter Milan completed a historic domestic double on Wednesday night, lifting the Italian Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. The triumph adds to their 21st Serie A title, cementing their status as Italy's dominant force this season.
The Nerazzurri wasted no time asserting their authority, just days after dismantling the same opponent 3-0 on this very pitch. An early own goal from Adam Marusic in the 14th minute set the tone—Marcus Thuram's looping header from Federico Dimarco's corner deflected off the Lazio defender and into the net, leaving the Biancocelesti shell-shocked.
Inter doubled their lead in the 34th minute when Nuno Tavares dallied on the ball near his own box. Denzel Dumfries pounced, stole possession, and squared it for Lautaro Martinez to tap in from close range. The Argentine striker, who has battled injuries throughout the campaign, notched his 22nd goal across all competitions this term—a testament to his resilience and lethal finishing.
Lazio, despite a raucous atmosphere from their supporters, never truly threatened. The second half settled into a predictable rhythm as Inter controlled possession and snuffed out any attacking intent. Luis Henrique came closest to pulling one back with 20 minutes remaining, but he blazed wide from a dangerous position. Moments later, Boulaye Dia stumbled and fired a weak shot straight at goalkeeper Josep Martinez, summing up a frustrating night for the hosts.
For Lazio, the final whistle marked another low point in a grueling season. Their hardcore fanbase has boycotted home matches in protest against owner Claudio Lotito's tenure, and while they showed up for the final—chanting loudly until Inter's second goal—they could not inspire a comeback. The chants of "Lotito piece of shit" echoed through the stadium as the match wound down.
Inter, meanwhile, cruised to their 10th Coppa Italia title, adding another trophy to their cabinet. For the players and fans, it was a night of celebration—a fitting reward for a season of dominance. As they lifted the cup, the focus now shifts to the future, with the club looking to build on this success. For Lazio, the pain continues: their hated rivals Roma await in the weekend's derby, potentially dealing another blow to their Champions League hopes.