Inter Milan’s grip on the Serie A title loosened significantly following a shock 1–0 loss to a resurgent Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

Claudio Ranieri’s Roma side executed a perfect tactical plan, frustrating Simone Inzaghi’s men and dealing a huge blow to their title ambitions.

Inter struggled from the outset. Benjamin Pavard’s early injury disrupted their defensive organization, and Roma took advantage of it just after the half-hour mark when Paulo Dybala slotted home from a tight angle.

Despite heavy second-half pressure from Inter, with Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram both going close, Roma’s defence held firm.

The loss marks Inter’s third consecutive defeat in all competitions, raising alarms about fatigue and mental sharpness at the business end of the season.

Napoli, currently second, can overtake Inter with a win in their next fixture, setting up a thrilling finish to the Serie A campaign. Inter must quickly regroup, or they risk throwing away what once looked like a comfortable lead.