Inter Milan Beat Atalanta 2-0 to Stay on Top of Serie A
Inter Milan secured a crucial victory against Atalanta, winning 2-0 at Gewiss Stadium in Serie A’s 29th round. The victory took Inter Milan’s points total to 64. Keeping them at the top of the table, 3 points ahead of Napoli.
Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez scored for the Nerazzurri. With Augusto finding the net in the 54th minute, and Martinez sealing the win with a goal in the 87th minute.
Early Misses and Strong Start from Inter
Inter Milan came out strong, looking to impose their will on the game. In the 7th minute, Lautaro Martinez sent a brilliant pass to Thuram, who found himself one-on-one with Atalanta’s goalkeeper but hit the post in a missed opportunity.
As the match progressed, Inter continued to press for the opening goal, but Atalanta’s defense kept them at bay. Dumfries’ cross was saved by Carnesecchi, while Atalanta’s Pasalic came close with a header that was expertly saved by Sommer.
Second Half Breakthrough for Inter
The second half saw a dramatic start. After a brief medical emergency in the stands, the match resumed, and Inter Milan took control. In the 54th minute, Carlos Augusto headed home from a perfect Hakan Calhanoglu corner, giving Inter a deserved 1-0 lead.
Atalanta’s Response and Key Moments
Atalanta tried to fight back, with Ederson’s long-range effort going wide. Inter responded with a Calhanoglu rocket that was brilliantly saved by Carnesecchi. Inter had a second goal ruled out in the 71st minute due to a foul, but they remained in control.
In the 81st minute, Atalanta suffered a blow when Ederson was sent off after picking up two yellow cards for sarcastically applauding the referee.
Lautaro Seals the Victory
Lautaro Martinez sealed the victory for Inter in the 87th minute. After a brilliant pass from Barella, Lautaro unleashed a powerful shot that found its way into the net, despite the goalkeeper’s best efforts.
Final Minutes and Expulsions
The final minutes saw more drama, as Inter’s Bastoni received a second yellow card in the 90+4th minute, leaving both teams with 10 men for the final moments. Despite the numerical advantage for Atalanta, Inter held firm to secure a vital 2-0 victory.
Inter Milan beat Atalanta and maintained their spot at the top of Serie A with 64 points, 3 points clear of Napoli. The goals from Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez were enough to claim a vital three points in their pursuit of the league title.
