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Inter’s poor form continued with a shock home defeat to Roma, handing Napoli the chance to seize top spot just as Inter face Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.
Inter Milan suffered a serious setback in the Serie A title race, losing 1-0 at home to Roma and opening the door for Napoli to take control at the top.
Veteran coach Claudio Ranieri masterminded the upset, with Matias Soulé scoring the only goal of the match. Inter, who dazzled recently by eliminating Bayern Munich from the Champions League, suddenly look drained at a crucial moment of the season.
Simone Inzaghi’s team have now lost three consecutive games — two in Serie A — raising serious concerns ahead of their upcoming Champions League semi-final against a dominant Barcelona side that just lifted the Copa del Rey trophy by defeating Real Madrid.
With just four rounds left, Inter’s slip-up could prove decisive. Tonight, Napoli host Torino, and a win would see them leapfrog Inter into first place, three points clear at the summit of the table.
After an exhausting European run, the question now is simple: can Inter find the energy to rescue their season and pull off another miracle against Barcelona — or has the fuel tank finally run dry?