Inter Milan claimed their tenth Coppa Italia title on 14 May in Rome, defeating Lazio 2-0 in the final to complete a historic domestic double. The Nerazzurri had already wrapped up their 21st Serie A championship earlier in May, with three rounds to spare.

How the Goals Came

Inter broke the deadlock in the 14th minute through a fortunate sequence — Marcus Thuram's header from a Federico Dimarco corner deflected off Lazio defender Adam Marusic and found the net. The opener settled Inter's nerves and put Lazio on the back foot early.

The second arrived in the 35th minute when Denzel Dumfries drove into the box and squared the ball for Lautaro Martinez, who tapped into an empty net. With a two-goal cushion at half-time, Inter managed the game comfortably through the second half.

What the Manager Said

Inter manager Cristian Chivu was emotional in post-match interviews. 'Inter have won two trophies this season, and we deserved it because we had a strong campaign,' he said. 'We're happy for ourselves, for everything we've achieved and everything we've come through over these years. We're glad to have these incredible fans too and for the club, which has always supported us.'

Chivu added: 'Winning the league and the Coppa Italia is not something you can take for granted, lifting two trophies is never easy.'

Martinez Reflects on the Double

Captain Lautaro Martinez, who scored the decisive second goal, underlined the significance of the achievement. 'For us this is a very important and meaningful victory — it was not easy to bounce back after last year,' he said. 'We managed to put together a truly important season in terms of play, intensity, performances and results.'

Martinez also struck a note of ambition: 'There is always a lot of talk about Inter for everything we have been doing in recent years, but we must continue down this road to win titles because that is what we want — this season we have won two and we are truly delighted.'

Historic Context

The double is a landmark moment for the club. Inter's 10th Coppa Italia places them among the most decorated sides in the competition's history. Winning the Serie A with three rounds to spare underscored their domestic dominance this season — a campaign that brooks few comparisons in recent Italian football. Notably, this is the club's first domestic double in several years, and manager Chivu's first major silverware as a senior head coach.

What's Next

With the domestic season now concluded, attention turns to Inter's European and pre-season commitments. The scale of this double will raise expectations heading into the next campaign, and the club's recruitment decisions over the summer will be scrutinised closely.