JUVENTUS vs INTER 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Conceicao Nets Winner in the Derby d’Italia | Serie A 2024/25

Inter Milan missed the chance to go top of Serie A as they fell to a 1-0 loss at Juventus on Sunday, with Francisco Conceição scoring the decisive late goal in an action-packed match. The Portuguese winger sparked jubilation in the stadium after 74 minutes following some clever footwork in the box by Randal Kolo Muani before he found Conceição, who fired home. The defeat was a major setback for Inter, who failed to capitalize on Napoli being held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday. With 54 points from 25 games, Inter now sit two points off the top, while Juventus moved into fourth spot with 46 points, reigniting their hopes of securing Champions League qualification.

Much was at stake in the 267th Derby d'Italia, with the reigning champions knowing that an away win would finally see them leapfrog Napoli at the summit of Serie A. Juventus, on the other hand, were eager to establish themselves in the top four after a season of inconsistency that had seen them struggle to find a winning formula. The match began at a frenetic pace, with both sides displaying attacking intent from the outset. Inter quickly got into their stride as Mehdi Taremi attempted an acrobatic bicycle kick, which was superbly saved by Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. Moments later, Denzel Dumfries found himself in a promising position but failed to keep his shot down, sending the ball over the bar.

Juventus responded with their own spell of pressure, as Nico Gonzalez forced Inter’s Yann Sommer into a fine double save—first to keep out a long-range effort and then to deny Conceição from close range on the rebound. The match continued to ebb and flow, with both teams creating significant chances but failing to convert. Kolo Muani and Inter’s Lautaro Martinez each squandered clear-cut opportunities, skying their efforts over the bar as halftime loomed. Just before the interval, Dumfries led another Inter attack, driving into the Juventus box with determination. However, the Juve defense stood firm, forcing him into a tight angle, and his subsequent shot clipped the post, keeping the match goalless heading into the break.

The second half maintained the intensity of the first, with both teams determined to break the deadlock. Inter sought to impose their dominance through crisp passing and sustained pressure, while Juventus relied on quick counter-attacks to threaten Sommer’s goal. As the match wore on, the tension inside the stadium grew, with both sets of supporters urging their teams forward. Eventually, it was Conceição who delivered the breakthrough moment, capitalizing on Kolo Muani’s excellent footwork inside the penalty area. The young Portuguese winger remained composed and clinically finished past Sommer, sending the home fans into rapturous celebrations.

Juventus nearly doubled their lead minutes later when Teun Koopmeiners unleashed a powerful strike, only for Dumfries to make a heroic goal-line clearance to keep Inter in the contest. With time running out, Inter threw everything forward in search of an equalizer. Marcus Thuram produced a spectacular volleyed attempt, but Di Gregorio was equal to the task, making a crucial save to preserve Juventus’ lead. Despite Inter’s late onslaught, they could not find the elusive goal, and the final whistle signaled a significant victory for Juventus.

With just 13 rounds remaining in the Serie A season, the title race remains on a knife-edge. Inter will be left ruing their missed opportunities, knowing that they let slip a golden chance to move top of the standings. Meanwhile, Juventus’ resurgence has added another layer of intrigue to the battle for European places, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the campaign.