San Siro is ready to erupt in celebration this Sunday, as Inter Milan stands on the brink of securing the Serie A title in dramatic fashion. Cristian Chivu’s squad could even be crowned champions before they step onto the pitch against Parma, thanks to a commanding 10-point lead over second-placed Napoli and a 12-point gap over AC Milan, with just four matches left in the season.
A victory at home on Sunday night would seal the deal for the Nerazzurri, but even a single point might be enough depending on how Napoli and AC Milan fare in their own fixtures. The title could be decided even earlier if Napoli stumbles at Champions League-chasing Como on Saturday, and if Milan fails to beat Sassuolo just hours before Inter’s kickoff at the iconic San Siro.
For Chivu, this would mark his first managerial trophy—a remarkable achievement considering his only prior senior coaching experience was a brief 13-match stint at Parma last season. The former Inter defender, who was part of the club’s legendary treble-winning team in 2010, knows exactly what it takes to thrive under pressure. “I know what players go through, how they experience these situations, and what it means to play for Inter,” Chivu shared. “You have to embrace them, always tell the truth, and remain consistent without abandoning your ideas. I can try to play my part, but in the end, everything depends on the players. I’ve been fortunate because these boys bought into it straight away. We’ve had a strong season: 25 wins, 80 league goals, and more than 100 in total. That’s not easy to achieve, and the credit goes to them for embracing everything we asked of them.”
Inter’s dominance this season has been nothing short of impressive, and they could even secure a league and cup double when they face Lazio in the Italian Cup final on May 13. Behind them, the race for the remaining Champions League spots is heating up. Fourth-placed Juventus sits just three points above both Como and Roma, while also trailing third-placed Milan by a narrow three-point margin. Juventus will host relegation-threatened Hellas Verona on Sunday, while Roma welcomes Fiorentina on Monday.
At the bottom of the table, the relegation battle is equally intense. Pisa faces mathematical relegation if they fail to beat Lecce, who currently occupy the last safe spot in Serie A. Meanwhile, Cremonese, just a point below Lecce, hosts Lazio on Monday. With so much at stake across the league, this weekend promises to be a thrilling chapter in Italian football.