Inter Milan Dominates Atalanta 4-0 as Marcus Thuram Shines
Inter Milan showcased a commanding performance on Friday, defeating Atalanta 4-0 at home in their second consecutive Serie A victory. Marcus Thuram was the star of the match, contributing a double that propelled the defending champions to the top of the standings with seven points.
The match started with a bang as Inter Milan took the lead just three minutes into the game. Thuram’s low cross ricocheted off Atalanta defender Berat Djimsiti, resulting in an own goal that set the tone for the evening. Just seven minutes later, Nicolo Barella doubled the advantage with a stunning volley from the edge of the box, leaving the visitors reeling.
“It is only week three; this is not a signal to anyone. We aimed to deliver a strong performance against a very challenging opponent, so we are very happy,” said Thuram, who was named man of the match. Reflecting on Barella’s goal, the French international added, “‘Bare’ only scores spectacular goals! He does it in training all the time, and I’m really happy for him.”
Inter continued their dominance in the second half, with Thuram finding the net twice more. Capitalizing on defensive errors by Atalanta, he scored from close range in the 47th and 56th minutes, sealing the emphatic victory for the hosts.
“This game might have seemed easy from the outside, but there are always risks, and the intensity was really high,” commented Barella after the match.
The win places Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A standings, demonstrating their intent to defend their title. After the international break, Inter will visit Monza, while Atalanta will look to recover when they host Fiorentina.
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