In Matchday 35 of Serie A, Inter Milan claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Verona and keeps its hopes for the championship alive. The winning goal earned the Nerazzurri three crucial points, although the club still trails league leaders Napoli by three points.
In a parallel fixture, Napoli also secured a narrow 1–0 win over Lecce, allowing the Neapolitans to maintain their position at the top of the league table.
Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan came on in the 68th minute, replacing Piotr Zieliński and increasing Inter's pressure in the midfield.
Already on Tuesday, May 6, Inter will play the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against Barcelona. The first match ended in a 3–3 draw, and now everything will be decided in Milan at the San Siro stadium.