After conceding in back-to-back Serie A games, Inter Milan shut Atalanta out in a crucial 2-0 league victory yesterday evening.
Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Simone Inzaghi’s defense deserves full credit for a clean sheet in Bergamo.
Inter and Atalanta entered last night’s clash as the division’s joint-best attacking teams.
With each side netting 63 goals pre-round, many expected a flurry of goals at the Gewiss Stadium.
However, only Inter held up their end of the bargain.
Indeed, Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez extended Nerazzurri’s league tally in the second half.
Inter Milan Backline Shines Bright in Atalanta Win
Francesco Acerbi rolled back the years to keep Serie A’s top-scorer Mateo Retegui in his back pocket.
Furthermore, Alessandro Bastoni fared outstandingly before picking up a needless second booking in second-half stoppages.
However, referee Davide Massa could’ve let him off the hook, considering his tackle on Daniel Maldini was soft.
Finally, Benjamin Pavard stood his ground against Ademola Lookman.
Despite struggling to cope with the Nigerian’s pace and dribbling skills, the French defender did enough to stop him from scoring.
Magnificent back three