Dominant Inter Milan defeated Atalanta 4-0 in their third Serie A match of the season.
The victory, which came after a draw against Genoa and a win over Lecce, underlined their bright form at the start of the campaign. The match held at San Siro cemented their status as one of the favorites for this season’s title.
Inter took the lead right from the word go. Marcus Thuram immediately stamped his authority on. He drew an own goal from Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti with the cross in the first three minutes of the match; probably this early lead sent Atalanta into shock as they found it hard to recover from that.
Inter continued to push, and just seven minutes later, Nicolo Barella doubled the lead with a brilliant volley from the edge of the box.
The game wore on, with Inter continuing with an unstoppable attack and concrete defense, which gave Atalanta very few chances to equalize. For fans watching the game, it would go without saying that in the case of NFL odds, a bet for Inter would have been quite a good option.
Thuram Shines Bright For Inter Milan
Marcus Thuram was the man of the night. He scored his first official goal for Inter in the 47th minute by being at the right place inside the box after a loose ball presented itself, and just nine minutes later, he was at it again, finding the back of the net to extend the lead and put the game out of the visitors’ reach.
Inzaghi’s Winning Strategy
This should be credited to the head coach, Simone Inzaghi, and the way he has set up his tactics. He had them set up to press high in the first minutes of the game, a thing that forced Atalanta into mistakes and hence allowed Inter to rule the game.
The smooth transitions the team made from back to front were impressive, with players like Federico Dimarco and Matteo Darmian providing crucial support for the forwards.
Inzaghi’s management kept the team sharp and focused throughout the game, even when Atalanta tried to fight back, Inter proved formidable and in command, its defense, marshaled by Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni, made sure of a clean sheet for the team.
Atalanta Falls Short
This is one of those harsh lessons for Atalanta, who had a promising pre-season and a decent start into the Serie A season but were simply outplayed by Inter.
They failed to match Inter for intensity and tactical discipline, and they will surely have to regroup fast if they are to challenge for European spots this season.
This time, Inter Milan has set a bar with this performance. The emphatic win managed to secure them three points but also sent a statement to the rest of the league. Teams like Juventus, AC Milan, and Napoli-who all have ambitions this season-will be watching with interest.
In all, the Serie A season is heating up, and from what Inter Milan has pulled off lately, we shall see whether this trend continues.
Thuram and Barella are just but a few of the important players who have been on a good performance. And from the way things look, it seems like Inter is set for yet another successful season with Inzaghi’s guidance.
The competition this season will be tough, but with this intensity and strategy, Inter may turn out to be unbeatable.
It was more than a 4-0 against Atalanta, it finally marked clear evidence that the reigning champions are back. They are ready for their title’s defense with full force.
