Serie A Champions: Top 5 reasons why Inter won the Scudetto this year, check out

Serie A Champions: Top 5 reasons why Inter won the Scudetto this year, check out.

The Scudetto finally changed hands as Inter Milan won the Serie A title for the first time 2010 and by a phenomenal 13 points.

Juventus’ nine-year reign at the top of Serie A was over on May 1 when Inter went 13 points ahead of them making it mathematically impossible for the Old Lady to catch up.

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Atalanta’s draw against Sassuolo was enough for Inter to register their first domestic title in over a decade.

Inter still has 4 matches left this season which goes to show the ease with which they reigned supreme.

There can be no half measures to say that they deserved every single bit of adulation for their performances enroute to becoming champions.

It was a championship winning team with qualities of champions due to which Inter marched their way to the Scudetto.

We analyze reasons for Inter’s success this season:

Goal-scoring ability

A large part of Inter’s magnificent run this season was the consistency in finding the back of the net. The Nerazzurri scored 74 goals this season.

Romeu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez scored a combined 36 goals this season. The formidable partnership ensured Inter never lacked consistency and goals.

They even provided a combined 15 assists which added value to their contributions.

Efficient performances and strikes from Hakimi, Sánchez and other players assured Conte the title.

Defensive record

Inter conceded only 29 goals this season. It is because of their defensive capabilities as well that they went the distance.

No team has conceded lesser number of goals this season than Inter.

Samir Handanovic kept 14 clean sheets, being the most this season in the Serie A.

Inter held every defensive requirement this season from tackles, clearances, saves made.

They conceded only 4 penalties this season which gives credit to the defence.

Leadership

Antonio Conte’s leadership this season has been immaculate. His understanding and care for the players has helped the team gel together.

Conte’s a proven winner at Chelsea and Juventus as well. This experience adds to Inter’s hunger for glory.

Domestic Aspirations

Inter were knocked out in the Group stage of the Champions League this season which helped them concentrate further to ensure domestic success.

The constant travel for UCL matches can take a toll on the player’s minds and travel. Concentration on the domestic league all out helped Inter’s cause.

They never faced any major hurdles once they exited from the Champions League and hence, they lasted the distance.

Time for change

Juventus’ consistency in winning the Scudetto was a reason for Inter’s success this season.

The Old Lady got in Pirlo to win the Champions League and hence a lot of their concentration was on the European competition.

Juventus lost crucial matches and had major injury concerns throughout which did not help their cause.

Once Inter got on a winning run, they hardly looked back and took it match-by-match to secure the title.

All goods things must come to an end and so did Juventus’ nine season title reign.

Ronaldo and Co’s eagerness to win the UEFA Champions League left them floundering in the domestic league.