The direct clash rewarded Inzaghi’s team, which +4 points against Juventus with one game in hand. And trailing Juventus by -4 is Milan, unbeaten for eight rounds. Waiting for Inter’s recovery game (next on February 28 against Atalanta), there are six matchdays left until the next break.
THE BATTLE FOR THE SCUDETTO
The highly anticipated direct clash at San Siro marked a significant gap between Inter and Juventus: Inzaghi‘s team clinches a 1-0 victory with Gatti‘s own goal, sending the Nerazzurri to a +4 advantage with the chance to extend it further (recovering the match against Atalanta on February 28 which can take them to +7).
The league leaders now have 57 points, while Juventus remains at 53, having gone unbeaten for 17 matches. Behind them, Milan shows no signs of stopping: the Rossoneri tally 49 points, trailing the top spot by 8. Here are the upcoming fixtures for Inter and Juventus until the next break.
24th SERIE A MATCHDAY
Roma vs. Inter, Saturday, February 10th at 6:00 PM
Juventus vs. Udinese, Monday, February 12th at 8:45 PM
25th SERIE A MATCHDAY
Inter vs. Salernitana, Friday, February 16th at 9:00 PM
Verona vs. Juventus, Saturday, February 17th at 6:00 PM
26th SERIE A MATCHDAY
Juventus vs. Frosinone, Sunday, February 25th at 12:30 PM
Lecce vs. Inter*, Sunday, February 25th at 6:00 PM
*Inter will be playing the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at home against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, February 20th at 9:00 PM
SERIE A 21ST MATCHDAY RESCHEDULED FIXTURE
Inter vs. Atalanta, Wednesday, February 28th at 8:45 PM
SERIE A 27TH MATCHDAY
Napoli vs. Juventus, Sunday, March 3rd at 8:45 PM
Inter vs. Genoa, Monday, March 4th at 8:45 PM
SERIE A 28TH MATCHDAY
Bologna vs. Inter*
Juventus vs. Atalanta*
*The scheduling for this matchday has not been decided yet.
SERIE A 29TH MATCHDAY (Sunday, March 17)
Inter vs. Napoli*
Juventus vs. Genoa**
- Inter will be involved in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, March 13, at 21:00.
** The scheduling for this matchday has not been decided yet. After this round, there will be the final break of the season.
And what about Milan?
Both Inter and Juventus coaches always consider Pioli’s team in the title race. Here’s Milan’s schedule until the next break*:
Milan vs. Napoli (24th matchday)
Monza vs. Milan (25th matchday)
Milan vs. Atalanta (26th matchday)
Lazio vs. Milan (27th matchday)
Milan vs. Empoli (28th matchday)
Verona vs. Milan (29th matchday)
- In addition to these fixtures, there are two Europa League clashes with Rennes (on February 15th and 22nd) around the 25th matchday.
