While the weather was cold, the action was white-hot as Cristian Chivu’s men capitalized on a Napoli slip-up to move four points clear at the top.
The Breakthrough: Dimarco’s Moment of Magic
The first half was a frustrating affair for Inter. Despite dominating possession and forcing Parma keeper Edoardo Corvi into several desperate saves, the goal wouldn't come. Inter even rattled the woodwork twice—once through a thunderous Yann Bisseck strike and again via young star Francesco Pio Esposito.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 42nd minute. Federico Dimarco, playing with the confidence of a man in the form of his life, linked up with Esposito before firing a clinical shot off the upright and into the net. It was a deserved lead for the visitors, but the drama was only just beginning.
The Drama: VAR Silences the Tardini
Parma, fighting for survival in 15th place, didn't roll over. In the dying embers of the game, former Inter man Ange-Yoan Bonny thought he had snatched a dramatic equalizer. The stadium erupted as he found the back of the net, only for a VAR check to reveal a handball in the build-up.
The goal was chalked off, leaving Parma players and fans incensed.
The Closer: Thuram Puts It to Bed
With Parma throwing everyone forward in a desperate final push, Inter struck on the counter-attack. In the 98th minute, second-half substitute Marcus Thuram burst through one-on-one with Corvi. The Frenchman made no mistake, coolly slotting home to secure Inter’s sixth consecutive league win.
Match Summary: Parma 0 - 2 Inter Milan
| Key Event | Detail | Time |
| Opening Goal | Federico Dimarco | 42' |
| Disallowed Goal | Ange-Yoan Bonny (Handball) | 90+2' |
| The Clincher | Marcus Thuram | 90+8' |
| Man of the Match | Federico Dimarco | — |
What This Means for the Scudetto
Inter Milan now sit on 42 points, widening the gap after Napoli was held to a 2-2 draw by Hellas Verona earlier in the evening. All eyes now turn to AC Milan’s clash with Genoa on Thursday; anything less than a win for the Rossoneri will leave Inter with a commanding advantage heading into the weekend.
"Today was important to show the strength of the group. We are more united thanks to the coach," said Man of the Match Federico Dimarco after the final whistle.
Is Inter Milan now unstoppable?