Inter Milan suffered a surprising 0-1 loss to AS Roma in a tightly contested Serie A match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, with Roma’s Matías Soulé delivering the decisive blow in the 22nd minute. The result marked Inter’s third consecutive game without a goal, raising concerns among fans as the Nerazzurri failed to capitalize on their home advantage against a Roma side in scintillating form.
The match began with both teams displaying cautious intent, but it was Roma who struck first. Soulé, the Argentine forward, latched onto a precise through ball and coolly slotted past Inter’s goalkeeper to give the Giallorossi a 1-0 lead. The goal, celebrated passionately by the traveling Roma supporters, set the tone for a defensive masterclass from Claudio Ranieri’s side.
Inter, despite dominating possession and creating several chances, struggled to penetrate Roma’s well-organized backline. Nicolò Barella came closest to equalizing in the second half, but his effort was thwarted by a heroic block. Controversy arose when Inter fans claimed a penalty was missed by referee Fabbri, a decision that sparked heated discussions post-match.
Roma’s resilience was on full display as they extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions. Substitutions, including Stephan El Shaarawy and Devyne Rensch, bolstered their defensive resolve, while youngsters Pisilli and Gourna-Douath injected energy to see out the game.
Inter’s recent dip in form was evident, with the team failing to score in their last six halves of football, including a 3-0 Coppa Italia loss to AC Milan just days prior. The absence of key players like Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alessandro Bastoni due to suspensions, coupled with Marcus Thuram’s limited fitness, hampered their attacking fluency.
Roma, sitting seventh with 57 points, showcased their knack for performing in big matches, having lost just once in their last 14 games. Their defensive solidity, with both teams conceding 32 goals in the league this season, was matched by clinical finishing, outscoring Inter 48-72 overall.
Post-match, Inter manager Simone Inzaghi expressed frustration: “We created chances but lacked the final touch. Roma defended well, but we must find our spark again.” Meanwhile, Ranieri praised his team’s grit: “To win at San Siro is special. The lads showed heart and discipline.”
The result leaves Inter level with Napoli at 71 points atop the Serie A table, but their grip on first place feels precarious. Roma’s victory strengthens their push for a top-four finish, closing the gap to fourth-placed Bologna.