Inter Milan’s Commanding Victory Puts Serie A Title in Sight

Inter Milan asserted their dominance in the Serie A by securing a resounding 4-0 victory against Atalanta at the San Siro on Wednesday. This emphatic win not only extended their lead at the top of the standings to an impressive 12 points but also showcased their unwavering commitment to securing their 20th Serie A title.

The match unfolded with Matteo Darmian breaking the deadlock in the 26th minute, notching his first club goal of the season. Lautaro Martinez added to the spectacle with a remarkable 26th goal just before halftime, demonstrating his prowess with a sensational spin and a left-footed strike. Although Martinez was denied a brace by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi’s penalty save in the second half, Federico Dimarco capitalized on the rebound to secure the third goal. Substitute Davide Frattesi completed the rout with a well-timed header from Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick in the 71st minute.

Simone Inzaghi, Inter Milan’s manager, could barely contain his satisfaction after the match, acknowledging the team’s exceptional performance. The victory marked Inter’s 11th consecutive win across all competitions in 2024, further solidifying their status as the team to beat in Italian football.

Alessandro Bastoni, Inter’s defender, emphasized the team’s maturity and cohesion, attributing their success to a core group of players who have been together for several years. Inzaghi echoed these sentiments, expressing pride in a team that adheres to its principles regardless of the lineup. Inter’s consistency has been a key factor in their success, and their fans, singing ‘Ole’ in the final minutes of the match, celebrated a team that has now scored four goals in four consecutive league games.

The victory against Atalanta not only showcased Inter’s offensive prowess but also highlighted their defensive solidity. The clean sheet earned on Wednesday marked their 23rd of the campaign in all competitions, underscoring their dominance in a league where they had faced 12 defeats in the previous season.

Inzaghi’s side were missing key players such as Francesco Acerbi, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram.

Meanwhile, Atalanta, frustrated by a disallowed early goal and a penalty decision, faced a heavy defeat, leaving them fifth in the standings and trailing Bologna in the race for the Champions League by two points.