( CNN ) -- AC Milan clinched their first Serie A title since 2004 on Saturday night as they drew 0-0 with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico . The draw means that Milan now have an unassailable nine-point lead at the top of the table . Even if Inter managed to finish level on points , Milan 's superior head-to-head record against them this season means they can not be beaten . The league title -- the club 's 18th in total -- brings to an end a period of dominance by their city rivals who have won the last five league titles in Italy . `` We gave a lot all year long to get here and we deserve to win . I 'm lucky because the president ( Silvio Berlusconi ) gave us the opportunity ( with new signings ) to get important results , '' Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said , AFP reported . Winning the title has also proved the doubters wrong who said his team was too old , Allegri said . `` We won 23 out of 36 games and proved that we deserved it , '' Allegri said , AFP reported . Milan 's vice-captain Gennaro Gattuso was full of praise for his coach . `` Allegri deserves a 10 out of 10 , he was the architect of this success , he managed to keep the group compact , '' Gatusso said , AFP reported . Only needing a draw to ensure the title , Milan , understandably , played conservatively throughout the 90 minutes , doing what was necessary to see them over the finishing line . Few clear-cut chances fell to either team in the first half , but Roma 's Yugoslav striker Mirko Vucinic went close with a volley in the 14th minute which forced Christian Abbiati into a smothering save . Robinho went close for Milan early in the second half with a curling shot which hit the post and Kevin Prince Boateng shot narrowly wide on the hour mark . Roma became more adventurous as the game wore on but offered little to really trouble the new champions and at the final whistle , Milan were comfortably in control -- much like they have been all season .
AC Milan are Italian league champions for the 18th time in their history . - The first ever European Cup Final is played at Wembley Stadium between Juventus and Real Madrid. Ends five-year league dominance of arch rivals Inter .