Serie A delivered one of its tightest title races in years, and it was Inter Milan who came out on top, claiming a 21st Scudetto in a campaign that went down to the wire against a resurgent chasing pack.
How Inter Got It Done
Lautaro Martínez led the line all season, finishing as the division’s top scorer with 17 goals as Inter combined defensive discipline with just enough attacking edge to hold off their rivals. An eight-match winning streak at a crucial midseason stretch proved the difference in a division where Napoli, Roma and a rejuvenated Como all pushed hard for Champions League places.
The Champions League Picture
Inter’s title secured them top billing among Italy’s four Champions League qualifiers, joined by Napoli, Roma and Como, the latter’s rise representing one of the more remarkable stories in recent Serie A history. AC Milan and Juventus will instead compete in the Europa League, while Atalanta head into the Conference League.
Fixture Rhythm to Know
- 38 matches played from August through May, mirroring the structure used across Europe’s top five leagues
- The Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus remains the fixture with the biggest historical weight
- Relegation battles this season sent Cremonese, Hellas Verona and Pisa down to Serie B
A League on the Rise Again
Serie A’s growing television revenue and a wave of investment into stadium infrastructure have helped the league close the gap on the Premier League and La Liga in terms of global attention. Inter’s continued success on the European stage, following their run to a recent Champions League final, only adds to the sense that Italian football is back among the continent’s genuine heavyweights.
What Comes Next
Inter will now carry Scudetto-winning form straight into the Champions League, while the summer transfer window promises to be busy across Milan, Naples and Turin. Track the biggest incoming and outgoing deals in the summer transfer market.