Inter Milan is facing their worst stretch of the season right before their UEFA Champions League showdown against Barcelona. Simone Inzaghi's team fell 0-1 to Roma at San Siro, recording a third consecutive loss and losing ground in two major competitions.

A Promising Start That Quickly Fell Apart

Inter seemed off to a strong start when they found the net early, but their hopes were dashed when Davide Frattesi's goal was disallowed for offside on Marko Arnautovic. From that moment, things only got worse for the home side.

The situation deteriorated further when Benjamin Pavard left the match injured in the 15th minute, making him doubtful for the match against Barcelona. Soon after, Matías Soulé capitalized on a rebound inside the box to score the only goal, giving Roma the lead at San Siro.

Inter Pushes Forward but Cannot Break Through

Needing points to stay alive in the league race, Inter pushed hard after halftime. Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski, both recently back from injury, entered the match and helped the 'Nerazzurri' apply pressure down the wings, especially through Dumfries.

Despite creating several chances, Roma's defense, anchored by Mile Svilar, held firm. Neither Lautaro Martínez nor his teammates could find the equalizer, while Marcus Thuram's potential absence looms large ahead of their trip to Montjuïc.

Roma nearly sealed the match on the counterattack, but missed opportunities from Artem Dovbyk and Niccolò Pisilli kept the scoreline tight. Still, Soulé's goal proved enough to claim a huge away win and strengthen Roma's push for next season's Champions League.

The mood at San Siro was one of sharp contrast: a dejected Inter, now out of the Coppa Italia and slipping out of the Scudetto race, and a soaring Roma, undefeated in 2025 so far. Now, Inzaghi's side must regroup quickly to face a Barcelona team energized after defeating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.