Inter Milan are set to transform the Giuseppe Meazza stadium into a carnival of celebration as they host Hellas Verona on Matchday 37 of the Serie A season. Having already wrapped up both the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia under the guidance of coach Cristian Chivu, the Nerazzurri’s final home fixture is less about the result and more about an emotional afternoon to honour a historic double.
The club’s 21st league title was clinched weeks ago, but the official award ceremony will take place after the final whistle on Sunday. It will be a moment of catharsis for a fanbase that has witnessed utter dominance: Inter have been relentless domestically, and the addition of the domestic cup only underscores their superiority this campaign.
Matchday festivities begin unusually early. San Siro’s gates will swing open at 12:00 CEST, well ahead of the 15:00 kickoff. Starting at 12:30, a special “Inter Live Show – 21 times champions of Italy” will entertain the crowd with a mix of sporting legends, music acts, and entertainment personalities. This pre‑match spectacle is designed to build an electric atmosphere that will feed into the team’s entrance.
Fans have been called to participate in a choreography that will envelop every tier of the stadium, creating a visual tribute to the double triumph. The choreographed display aims to celebrate not only the Scudetto but also the Coppa Italia, which will be paraded alongside the league trophy later in the afternoon.
For those unable to attend in person, the match will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN and on Sky via the Zona Dazn channel (214). Coverage will capture all the pre‑game hype and the post‑match trophy lift, ensuring that supporters around the world can partake in the joy.
Coach Chivu is expected to field a strong side despite the occasion’s formal nature. Inter’s probable lineup features a 3‑5‑2 formation: Yann Sommer in goal; a defensive trio of Yann Bisseck, Stefan de Vrij, and Francesco Acerbi; wing‑backs Matteo Darmian and Carlos Augusto; a midfield engine room comprised of Davide Frattesi, Petar Sučić, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan; and a striking partnership of Pio Esposito alongside captain Lautaro Martínez.
Among the substitutes, Chivu can call upon quality reinforcements like Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, Denzel Dumfries, and Nicolò Barella, indicating the depth that has powered Inter’s campaign. Defender Manuel Akanji is the only player one booking away from a suspension, but there are no new injury concerns for the Nerazzurri.
Hellas Verona arrive at San Siro with the pressure off, having secured their Serie A status for another season. Their head coach Sammarco will set up in a mirror 3‑5‑2: Lorenzo Montipò between the posts; a backline of Giangiacomo Edmundsson, Victor Nelsson, and Nicolás Valentini; wing‑backs Roly Belghali and Domagoj Bradarič; midfield trio Roberto Gagliardini, Jean‑Daniel Akpa Akpro, and Antoine Bernede; and a front two of Tomáš Suslov and Ethan Bowie.
Verona will be without the injured duo Suat Serdar and Yayah Mosquera, both ruled out of the trip. Additionally, four players – Orban, Nelsson, Akpa Akpro, and Gagliardini – are walking a disciplinary tightrope, each one booking away from a ban that could carry over into the final day.
When the final whistle blows, the real party begins. The Scudetto trophy, accompanied by the Coppa Italia, will be handed to Lautaro Martínez and his teammates on a specially erected stage. Lifting silverware in front of a packed San Siro will bookend a near‑perfect domestic season for Inter, cementing Chivu’s legacy in his first full campaign at the helm.
For Inter, this ceremony is not merely the conclusion of a championship; it is a statement of intent. The club has built a formidable machine, and with a young core that includes Esposito and Sučić, the future looks as bright as the present. Meanwhile, Verona will aim to spoil the party atmosphere with a competitive performance that sets the tone for next season’s ambitions.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.
