Serie A | Inter 2-2 Cagliari: Ranieri blocca la festa dello Scudetto
Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari disrupted the Scudetto race with a controversial 2-2 draw, meaning Inter must defeat Milan to clinch the title on Monday, April 22. Milan’s 3-3 draw earlier in the day meant that a draw would have been enough for Inter to secure their 20th Serie A trophy in the Derby della Madonnina.
Key players were missing for both teams, with Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard suspended for Inter, while Nahitan Nandez and Alessandro Deiola were suspended for Cagliari. Despite a strong start from Inter, Cagliari managed to pull off a draw with Eldor Shomurodov’s equalizer.
The match saw some contentious moments, including a penalty awarded to Inter and a disputed goal from Cagliari that evened the score. Ultimately, both teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw, with Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu scoring for Inter and Shomurodov and Nicolas Viola finding the net for Cagliari.
The game ended in a draw, leaving Inter still in the hunt for the Scudetto but with a tougher path ahead. The race for the title continues as Inter and Milan face off in a crucial match.
