Juventus Edge Inter in Tense Derby d'Italia as Conceição Strikes Late

The Allianz Stadium in Turin played host to a high-stakes Derby d'Italia on Sunday, where Juventus secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Inter Milan. The decisive moment came in the second half when Portuguese winger Francisco Conceição broke the deadlock, giving the Bianconeri a crucial three points.

With Inter suffering their third Serie A defeat of the season and Napoli drawing against Lazio, Antonio Conte’s side now lead Inter by two points at the top of the table. The two teams will face off in Naples in less than two weeks in what could be the defining game of the Serie A season.

Here’s a look at the major moments from Sunday’s game.

Moment of the Game
After an intense first half where Inter Milan dominated possession and created several goal-scoring chances, Francisco Conceição delivered the breakthrough in the 74th minute, thanks to a well-timed assist from Randal Kolo Muani.

Until that moment, the match was finely poised, with both teams pushing for an opener. However, after Conceição’s goal, Inter struggled to find an equalizer, while Juventus came close to doubling their lead when Teun Koopmeiners saw his effort cleared off the line by Denzel Dumfries.

Man of the Match
Randal Kolo Muani once again proved to be Juventus' most influential player of the night. The French striker, on loan from PSG, has hit the ground running in Turin, contributing five goals and one key assist in his first four Serie A matches for the club.

His performance against Inter further solidified his importance to Thiago Motta’s team, as his game-winning assist demonstrated both his vision and ability to influence big games.

With Dusan Vlahović benched once again, speculation is growing that Juventus will attempt to sign Kolo Muani on a permanent deal this summer.

What the Result Means for Juventus
This victory significantly boosts Juventus' top-four hopes. The Bianconeri now sit in fourth place, level on points with Lazio and five points behind Atalanta.

Beyond Serie A, Juventus will now turn their attention to Europe, as they prepare to face PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff on Wednesday. Having won the first leg 2-1 at home, the Bianconeri have put themselves in a promising position to advance.

What the Result Means for Inter
For Inter Milan, this defeat is a major setback in the title race. With Napoli only managing a draw, the Nerazzurri had a golden opportunity to claim top spot but failed to capitalize.

Now sitting two points behind Antonio Conte’s Napoli, Inter must prepare for a crucial showdown at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in two weeks.

There are also growing concerns over Simone Inzaghi’s ability to secure results against top opposition, as Inter have won only three matches against teams in the current top eight this season