Lautaro Martinez emphasized the difficulty of securing the Serie A and Coppa Italia Double for Inter this season, especially after the previous year. Teammate Denzel Dumfries humorously commented that their captain was “angry with me.”
The Coppa Italia Final was decided in the first half at the Stadio Olimpico. An own goal from Lazio defender Adam Marusic, following a Federico Dimarco corner, put Inter ahead. Denzel Dumfries then dispossessed Nuno Tavares, setting up Lautaro Martinez for a straightforward tap-in to double their lead.
This victory marked Inter’s 10th Coppa Italia title and their first Double that includes Serie A since the historic 2010 Treble under Jose Mourinho, which also encompassed the Champions League.
Lautaro Martinez and Dumfries Reflect on Inter’s Success
“It means a lot,” said Lautaro Martinez to Sport Mediaset. “Because it wasn’t easy after what happened last season, to get back on track, but we managed a truly remarkable season. We showed good results, performances, intensity, so I am proud that we are finishing with another trophy that means so much.”
He added, “There is always so much talk about Inter, but you have to look at what we’ve achieved over so many years. We have to keep just sticking to our path, this is another trophy.”
This achievement is particularly significant for a team that ended the previous season without silverware and in disappointment, following Simone Inzaghi’s departure after the Champions League Final loss.
Martinez also praised coach Cristian Chivu, stating, “We’d give Chivu a 10 out of 10, because he helped us so much.”
Denzel Dumfries, who missed a considerable part of the season due to ankle surgery, made a strong return and provided the assist for Martinez’s decisive goal. “I am happy, it was a difficult period, I am glad that I managed to get back and help my teammates. I’m glad I assisted Lauti, who was angry with me for not giving him as many assists this season,” Dumfries joked to Sport Mediaset.
Dumfries was recognized as the MVP of the Coppa Italia Final by the Lega Serie A.
