Wed Apr 30 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Inter Milan’s Title Hopes Dented by Roma Defeat
**Milan, Italy** – Inter Milan’s Serie A title aspirations suffered a significant setback after a 1-0 home defeat to Roma on Sunday. The loss leaves the defending champions vulnerable, potentially three points behind league leaders Napoli, who play Torino later today.
Inter’s struggles continued after a mid-week Coppa Italia exit, marking their third defeat in a week. Their treble hopes now appear increasingly precarious. The team, currently tied with Napoli on 71 points, faces a crucial Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona on Wednesday.
Roma’s victory, secured by Matías Soulé’s 22nd-minute goal, extends their unbeaten league run to 18 games. Soulé capitalized on a blocked Lorenzo Pellegrini shot, slotting the ball home from close range. Despite Inter’s early pressure, including an offside goal disallowed, Roma gradually dominated possession. Several near misses for both sides followed, but Roma’s defense held firm against Inter’s second-half push.
Inter’s injury concerns deepened with the loss of defender Benjamin Pavard early in the game, raising concerns about their fitness ahead of the Barcelona clash. While Inter created chances, they lacked the clinical edge needed to break down the Roma defense.
The result leaves Inter’s title challenge hanging by a thread, with Napoli now poised to seize a commanding lead at the top of the table. The upcoming Champions League match against Barcelona adds another layer of pressure to Inter’s already demanding schedule. Roma, meanwhile, climbs to fifth place in the Serie A standings.
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