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Inter crowned Serie A champions as Thuram and Mkhitaryan secure 2-0 win over Parma

Inter clinched the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Parma at San Siro on 3 May 2026, sealed by Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan — their 21st scudetto, confirmed with thre...

Inter crowned Serie A champions as Thuram and Mkhitaryan secure 2-0 win over Parma

Inter seal 21st scudetto with 2-0 win over Parma at San Siro — who, when and why it matters?

Inter Milan secured the Serie A title on 3 May 2026 after beating Parma 2-0 at San Siro, wrapping up their 21st Italian top‑flight championship with three games to spare. Marcus Thuram put the hosts ahead with a clinical finish late in the first half, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan added a decisive goal in the 80th minute to confirm the victory and spark celebrations among the Nerazzurri faithful.

How the match unfolded

The breakthrough came in first-half stoppage time when Marcus Thuram reacted to Piotr Zielinski’s defence‑splitting pass and converted inside the box, giving Inter the lead going into the interval. The match remained competitive after the break, but Inter put the result beyond doubt when Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored from close range in the 80th minute, ensuring a comfortable finish and a title celebration at San Siro.

With the point already enough before the game to secure the scudetto, Inter delivered a decisive performance to close out the job on home soil. The victory confirmed their status as champions with three league fixtures still to play.

Title race context and league implications

Inter’s triumph means the defending champions Napoli finished the matchday nine points adrift, while Milan were 12 points behind after losing 2-0 at Sassuolo earlier in the day. The result ends the Serie A title race with Inter uncatchable in the remaining rounds of the season.

  • Inter beat Parma 2-0 at San Siro to clinch the Serie A title.
  • Marcus Thuram scored a first-half stoppage-time goal following Piotr Zielinski’s pass.
  • Henrikh Mkhitaryan sealed the win with an 80th-minute close-range finish.
  • The title was confirmed with three games remaining in the Serie A season.
  • Napoli were nine points behind Inter; Milan were 12 points behind after a defeat at Sassuolo.

What it means for Inter and the rest of Serie A

Securing the scudetto with three matches left gives Inter breathing room to manage squad minutes and plan for the final stretch of the season and the summer. For their rivals Napoli and Milan, the outcome confirms they cannot close the gap this campaign and will have to shift attention to other objectives, such as European qualification and domestic cup competitions.

Beyond the immediate celebrations, Inter will now begin preparations for next season as Italian champions, balancing domestic commitments in the closing fixtures with planning for transfers and European competition. Specifics about celebrations, trophy presentation details, player reactions and manager comments are not included in the supplied source and should be added from additional reporting if needed.