Red Card Shadow and Runner-up Regret: Inter Milan 2-0 Cuomo s dual narrative, the final trial before the Champions League final!

1. Breakout of the set piece: De Vree headed the overture of the championship

In the early morning of May 24, the 38th round of Serie A began at the San Siro Stadium in Como (Como home court). Inter Milan embarked on the away game with a 1-point championship suspense, but broke the deadlock with precise set-piece tactics in just 20 minutes of the opening game - Cialhanoglu took a corner kick from the right, and the central defender De Vrey beat the defender of Como and jumped high, breaking the goal defender of Reina with a powerful header. This goal is not only Defrey's third league goal this season, but also highlights the fatality of Inter Milan's set-piece tactics this season: they ranked first in Serie A with 17 set-piece goals, and Cialhanolu's precise crosses form a golden combination with Defrey's high-altitude advantage.

However, the balance of the championship is not tilted. In halftime stoppage time, a fatal mistake by Cuomo goalkeeper Reina completely changed the direction of the game. At that time, Inter Milan launched a fast counterattack, and Taremi broke into the penalty area with the ball. Reina rushed to attack but failed to touch the ball, but instead knocked Taremi to the ground. After watching VAR, the referee determined that Reina had destroyed the obvious scoring opportunity and directly showed a red card to send him off. This red card not only casts Cuomo with 10 players, but also casts a shadow on Reina's career ending game - the 42-year-old Spanish veteran left the court amid applause from all the fans, leaving the regret of the last red card of his career.

2. Correa scored a goal when he said goodbye to the game: the perfect end of his loan career

The second half of the game was relocated again, and the Como defense line, which was one less, contracted completely, but Inter Milan's offensive wave did not stop. In the 51st minute, Correa, who came on the bench, received an assist from Taremi, shook the defender with a fake move and then calmly shot and scored a low shot, expanding the score to 2-0. This goal not only secured the victory, but also became a perfect footnote to Correa's Inter's career - this Argentine striker who returned on loan contributed 8 goals and 5 assists in various competitions this season, using this farewell goal to bring a perfect end to his Blue and Black journey. Behind Correa's goal is the tactical wisdom of Inter Milan coaching staff. Faced with Como's intensive defense, Inzagi Jr. replaced the "double forward" combination of Correa and Taremi in the second half, using their flexibility to tear the opponent's defense. Taremi's support complements Correa's finishing ability, and this adjustment is perfectly reflected in the goal. It is worth mentioning that Tarremi has contributed 12 assists in the league this season, becoming a key hub for Inter's offensive end.

3, the helplessness of the runner-up: the microcosm of the season behind the one-point difference

Although Inter Milan scored all three points, the joke of fate came again - Naples also won the same game in the same game, and finally defeated Inter Milan's 81 points with 82 points, winning the Serie A championship for two consecutive years. This result is both unexpected and reasonable. Looking back on the whole season, Inter Milan's lack of stability in key battles became a fatal injury: they were tied 2-2 by Lazio in the 37th round and missed the opportunity to overtake; while Naples won 7 consecutive victories in the final stage, showing a strong championship background.

From the data level, Inter Milan's offensive firepower (77 goals) and defensive stability (0.9 goals conceded per game) are both among the top in Serie A, but their shooting conversion rate (14.2%) and key passes (12.3 times per game) are slightly inferior to Napoli. In addition, Inter Milan's performance in strong dialogue (50% win rate against the top four teams) is not as good as his opponent (75%), which reflects that the team's psychological quality still needs to be improved in a high-pressure environment.

4. Reina's curtain call and Como's miracle: the double narrative of the newly promoted team

Although Como lost the game, his performance this season is a miracle. As the newly promoted team, they ended up ranked 10th with a record of 13 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses and 49 points, setting their best league record since 1950. The team's success is due to offense and defense balance: offense, Asané Dior became the team's top scorer with 8 goals; on the defensive end, veteran Caldara averaged 3 steals and 2 interceptions per game, becoming the core of the defense line. In this game, Cuomo still defended tenaciously without one man, showing amazing resilience.

Reina's red card incident added tragic color to the game. This veteran who has played for Liverpool, AC Milan and other giants chose to defend the goal with a desperate tackle in the last game of his career. Although the result was regrettable, his fighting spirit won applause from the audience. After the game, Cuomo fans stood up and applauded Renner. This respect that transcends victory or defeat is the best interpretation of the spirit of football.

5. The eve of the Champions League final: From the regrets of the league to the European dream, the defeat in the league did not defeat Inter Milan's fighting spirit. After the game, assistant coach Faris said: "We have no time to be disappointed, and we must focus on the Champions League final next. We challenged all the top European clubs and now we need to realize our dreams." Player Augusto also emphasized: "The regrets of the league will be transformed into motivation. We must lift the trophy in Munich."

In order to prepare for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on June 1, Inter Milan conducted some rotations in this game. Core players such as Lautaro and Barrera did not appear, and injured players such as Paval and Bisek also got a chance to rest. This strategy is designed to ensure that the team meets the peak showdown at its best. This season, Inter Milan defeated strong opponents such as Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the Champions League, showing strong resistance to pressure. Their set-piece tactics (17 goals) and midfield control (58% per game) will be key weapons against Paris.

Conclusion

This 2-0 victory is not only the end of Inter Milan this season, but also the starting point of a new journey. Devrey's header, Correa's farewell goal, and Reina's red card together form the complex narrative of this game. Although the league ended unfortunately, Inter Milan has set their sights on the Champions League - there are their unfinished dreams and the opportunity to rewrite history. As Faris said: "The beauty of football is that it will immediately give you the opportunity to try to realize your dreams." On a Munich night, can the Nerazzurri turn the regrets of the league into the glory of the Champions League? Let's wait and see.