Petar Sučić scored his first goal of the season on October 10, 2026, helping Inter defeat Parma 3-0 in Serie A. The victory keeps the defending Italian champions at the top of the league table as the squad prepares to shift its focus toward European competition.
Petar Sučić Breaks Through Against Parma
Italian champion Inter returned from the international break with a commanding 3-0 victory over Parma in the sixth round of Serie A. The match opened with early pressure from the home side, resulting in an opening goal in the 13th minute by Croatian midfielder Petar Sučić. Capitalizing on a defensive error following a pass from the visiting goalkeeper, the young midfielder easily stripped the ball from a defender and finished cleanly.
Sučić earned his first start for Inter after spending three consecutive matches either coming off the bench or remaining among the substitutes. Manager Cristiano Chivu rewarded the midfielder with a full 90-minute appearance, which culminated in his first goal of the new campaign.
First-Half Goals Secure the Match
Inter quickly built on its early lead before the interval. Just five minutes after the opening score, experienced Turkish midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted a penalty kick in the 18th minute to double the advantage to 2-0 for the defending champions.
The offensive pressure continued as the first half progressed. By the 31st minute, the scoreline reached 3-0 following a crisp combination play across the home team’s half that found Marcus Thuram. The forward demonstrated sharp control in a tight corner to beat Parma’s goalkeeper and seal the match outcome before halftime.
Alberto Gilardino Replaces Carlos Cuesta as Parma Manager
Parma entered the fixture following a managerial change during the international break, replacing Carlos Cuesta with Italian World Cup winner Alberto Gilardino at the helm. The tactical shift failed to reverse the visitors’ fortunes in Milan.
Parma introduced former Rijeka player Matija Frigan in the 84th minute as he continues his return from a severe injury.
Inter Remains Top of Serie A Before Champions League
The victory marks Inter’s fifth win through six league fixtures. The club’s sole dropped points came during a 2-2 draw against Roma, a match where Chivu’s squad recovered after falling behind by two goals. The reigning champions remain positioned at the top of the Serie A standings.
Attention now turns away from domestic competition and toward the UEFA Champions League. Inter’s immediate schedule features a home fixture against Belgian side Club Brugge. The visitors arrive carrying 17-year-old Slovenian talent Tian Nai Koren on their roster, who has accumulated four appearances for the senior team but awaits his debut in the elite European tournament.