Head coach Cristian Chivu and his post-goal celebration in Inter Milan’s 3-2 Derby d’Italia win over Juventus was a clear sign of relief and significance.

DAZN reporter Federica Zille described the reactions from the bench and on-field, via FCInter1908, as Piotr Zielinski scored a late goal to give Inter all three points.

Indeed, highlighting the psychological weight of direct clashes that had troubled the Nerazzurri earlier in the season.

Inter 3-2 Juventus – Chivu Erupts As Club Win Direct Clash

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GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

According to Zille, Chivu emphasized in interviews that his team had been physically and mentally “blocked” in previous big matches against direct rivals.

The decisive goal by Zielinski triggered a spontaneous explosion of joy on the bench, with Chivu running to embrace his players near the Curva Nord.

The celebration underlined the importance of finally breaking the pattern in these high-stakes encounters, a hurdle that had been a recurring challenge for Inter this season.

Chivu’s visible relief and passion illustrated both personal and collective triumph over that psychological barrier.