Inter Milan returned to the top of the Serie A table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over fellow Lombard rivals Atalanta last night.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri finally broke their drought in high-profile matches.

Cristian Chivu and his team will enter the new calendar year as the league leaders after posting their fourth consecutive win in Bergamo.

Indeed, Lautaro Martinez inspired his side to a well-deserved triumph, netting his 166th goal for the club.

Inter Milan Break Negative Trend with Atalanta Win

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lautaro’s landmark goal helped Inter buck an unwanted trend in big games.

Last night’s victory marked Inter’s first win against a top team after numerous failures in such fixtures.

For example, the Nerazzurri lost to AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid got the better of Chivu’s men in the Champions League.

However, Inter finally turned the corner, delivering a composed and resilient performance to claim a statement win.

As a result, they’re now enjoying a four-game winning streak in Serie A.