Just over two weeks have passed since Inter Milan’s heart-wrenching defeat in the penalty shootout against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal. The pain of that loss still lingers among the devoted fans, who can’t help but wonder what might have been if their team had shown more composure in front of the goal. However, determined to move forward, Inter Milan has been working tirelessly to heal the wounds of their supporters.
On Monday night, the Italian giants took a significant step towards securing the Serie A title with a convincing 2-0 victory over Empoli. This straightforward win maintained their commanding 14-point lead at the top of the league table. With only 11 more points needed from their remaining eight matches, Inter Milan is tantalizingly close to clinching their 20th Italian league crown, leaving their arch-rivals AC Milan behind.
Although Inter did not display their usual attacking flair, they managed to calm their nerves early in the match. Within just five minutes, Marcus Thuram surged forward to collect a lofted pass down the right channel. Showing great awareness, he deftly played the ball back towards Alessandro Bastoni, who had advanced from his full-back position on the opposite flank.
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Inter Milan inch closer to Serie A title after European heartbreak
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