Federico Dimarco set a new Serie A record for assists in a single season during Inter Milan's 2-2 draw away to Torino on Saturday. The Italian international provided the decisive passes for both of Inter's goals, taking his tally to 17 for the campaign and surpassing the previous record of 16 set by Papu Gómez in the 2019-20 season. The result leaves Inter needing a victory next week against Parma to mathematically secure their 21st Scudetto.
Dimarco's historic contributions came on goals from Marcus Thuram in the 23rd minute and Yann Bisseck in the 61st minute, putting the league leaders in a commanding position at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Thuram's header marked his 12th Serie A goal of the season, continuing a strong debut campaign for the French forward since his arrival on a free transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach last summer. Bisseck's goal, also a header, underscored the threat Inter posed from wide deliveries.
Despite the two-goal advantage, Inter conceded twice in the final twenty minutes, with Giuliano Simeone scoring in the 70th minute before Nikola Vlašić converted a penalty nine minutes later to secure a point for the hosts. According to match reports, Inter midfielder Piotr Zieliński came close to snatching a late winner with a shot that struck the post. The dropped points delay Inter's title celebrations, though their commanding lead at the top of the table remains intact.
The assist record solidifies Dimarco's status as one of the most creative defenders in European football. The 26-year-old, a product of Inter's academy, has been a mainstay under manager Simone Inzaghi, with his marauding runs and pinpoint crossing from the left wing-back position becoming a hallmark of Inter's play. His record-breaking season comes amid a period of sustained team success, with Inter also reaching the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League this term.
For Torino, coached by former Inter defender Ivan Jurić, the comeback point provides a boost in their pursuit of a top-half finish. The result demonstrates their resilience, though they remain in the middle of the Serie A table. The focus now shifts entirely to next weekend's fixtures, where Inter will have their first opportunity to clinch the championship in front of their home supporters at San Siro, a fitting stage to potentially crown a historic individual achievement for one of their own.
