In a dramatic match that stirred emotions and delivered unexpected moments, Marcus Thuram’s goal brought both glory and embarrassment, even leaving his famous father, Lilian Thuram, bemused. Inter Milan seemed on track for victory as Thuram’s unusual goal helped them secure a 2-0 advantage by halftime against Parma. However, the match concluded in a 2-2 draw on Saturday, allowing Inter to stretch their lead to four points over second-placed Napoli, who are scheduled to face Bologna on Monday. Meanwhile, Parma secured its fourth consecutive draw, positioning itself four points above the relegation zone.
Chasing an ambitious treble, reminiscent of their 2010 triumph under Jose Mourinho, Inter Milan is navigating a hectic schedule. They recently drew 1-1 with AC Milan in the first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal and are set to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals. Despite this tight lineup, coach Simone Inzaghi chose not to rotate his squad, a decision that seemed justified when Inter took the lead 15 minutes into the game.
A sequence of fortunate mishaps played in Inter’s favor as Lautaro Martinez’s attempt to pass was intercepted, yet the ball ultimately found its way to the unmarked Matteo Darmian. His shot took a lucky bounce off the post and into the net. Inter’s goalkeeper, Yann Sommer, displayed impressive skill with crucial saves early on, preserving their lead before Thuram’s bizarre second goal. Attempting to clear a cross from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Thuram inadvertently sent the ball skyward and into the goal after it rebounded off a Parma player, to the amusement and confusion of those watching.
Parma shifted the momentum in the second half with goals from substitutes Adrián Bernabé and Jacob Ondrejka, securing the draw. Bernabé, stepping in at half-time, marked his Serie A debut with a precise shot into the bottom corner, while Ondrejka’s deflected shot drew the game level. This result adds a layer of complexity to Inter’s pursuit of multiple titles this season.
Elsewhere, AC Milan mirrored Inter’s struggle, battling back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a 2-2 tie with Fiorentina. The match began disastrously for Milan, who conceded two goals within the first 10 minutes, a defensive mishap involving American international Yunus Musah in both instances. Musah was substituted shortly after the team conceded these early goals, visibly distressed, but was quickly consoled by the coach, Sérgio Conceição. His replacement, Luka Jovi?, former Fiorentina player, eventually secured the equalizer for Milan in the 64th minute.
In other Serie A action, Monza’s loss to Como by 3-1 further cemented their position at the bottom of the league, languishing 10 points from safety. Como’s victory pushes them further from the relegation concerns, sitting comfortably 10 points clear of the bottom three teams.