Inter Milan Dominance & An Infamous Napoli Collapse: A Look At What Have Been Serie A’s Biggest Talking Points From This Season

Inter make Serie A history

Suffering major Champions League final heartbreak last summer as they fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of English heavyweights Manchester City, some were wondering if Inter Milan would show any signs of a hangover when opening up the 2023/24 campaign.

While they might have been frustrated last season as they eventually had to settle for a bronze medal finish among Italy’s elite, the Nerazzurri came roaring back in a remarkable fashion this time around.

Although Simone Inzaghi’s men might have failed to progress any further than the Champions League Round of 16 stage this season, Inter embarked on what was a record-breaking domestic romp on either side of Italy’s festive interval.

Storming their way to a history-making 20th Serie A crown and wrapping up their iconic title change thanks to a 2-1 victory against bitter local rivals AC Milan on April 22nd, Inzaghi’s side suffered just a pair of top-flight defeats this season.

Finishing the season on an astonishing 94 points and holding a 19-point buffer over the chasing pack, the Nerazzurri have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent.

Inter Milan have been crowned Serie A champions for a 20th time after a 2-1 win against rivals AC Milan 🇮🇹🏆 pic.twitter.com/DHgOSQae0u

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 23, 2024

Martinez steals all of the headlines

While France international Marcus Thuram might have made an immediate impact after arriving from German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach on a free transfer last summer, it is Inter’s attacking icon who has stolen most of the Nerazzurri’s headlines this season.

With it announced last week that Lautaro Martinez has agreed on a bumper new deal with the Italian giants, the Argentina international has underlined his status as one of Europe’s most clinical marksmen.

The Inter captain was in a rich vein of form in the 2023/24 campaign as he scored 27 goals across all…

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Author : Tom Dunstan

Publish date : 2024-06-04 04:30:08

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