Inter Milan moved a step closer to the Serie A title, but the Nerazzurri made it more difficult for themselves by letting slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Torino on Sunday. The result left Inter 10 points ahead of second-placed Napoli, with only four rounds remaining in the season.
A victory would have left Inter needing simply to avoid defeat against Parma next weekend to mathematically clinch the Serie A title, regardless of how Napoli and AC Milan fared. Instead, they must wait at least another week.
Thuram and Dimarco shine early
Marcus Thuram headed Inter ahead in the 23rd minute following a trademark, pinpoint cross from Federico Dimarco. That assist was Dimarco's 17th of the season, breaking the record for assists in a single Serie A campaign. The 28-year-old extended his mark in the second half, delivering a corner from the left that Yann Bisseck headed in off the inside of the far post.
Inter appeared to be coasting toward victory, but Torino had other ideas.
Torino fights back
Giovanni Simeone pulled one back for Torino in the 70th minute with a sumptuous goal. He backheeled a through ball into the path of Emirhan Ilkhan, then raced forward to collect a return pass and dink it over Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer. The stadium erupted as Torino found new life.
Torino leveled the match in the 79th minute when Nikola Vlasic smashed a penalty into the top left corner. The penalty was awarded after Duvan Zapata's header struck the arm of Inter defender Carlos Augusto.
Champions League race intensifies
In other Serie A action, Como moved within two points of fourth-placed Juventus and the final Champions League berth with a 2-0 win at Genoa. Juventus played at third-placed AC Milan later Sunday. Roma, which won 2-0 at Bologna on Saturday, was also level with Como in a tight battle for the Champions League qualifying spots.
Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao scored with headers for Como. Elsewhere, Fiorentina and Sassuolo played out a 0-0 draw.
