August 31, (THEWILL) – Inter Milan made a strong statement in Serie A with a dominant 4-0 victory over Atalanta on Friday. The win propelled them to the top of the league table, albeit temporarily. The match, played at San Siro in sweltering heat, saw Inter take control from the start.
The scoring began early when Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti accidentally directed Marcus Thuram’s cross into his own net in the third minute. Nicolo Barella doubled Inter’s lead with a powerful volley just seven minutes later. Thuram, who had an outstanding performance, added two more goals in the second half, sealing the comprehensive win.
Atalanta, who entered the season with high expectations after their Europa League triumph in 2023, struggled throughout the match. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini faced challenges with several players unavailable and recent transfer activities disrupting the team’s preparation.
In another Friday fixture, Torino secured a late 1-0 win against Venezia, thanks to Saul Coco’s header in the 86th minute. This result puts Torino level on points with Inter, both teams now having seven points from their opening matches.
The weekend’s Serie A action continues with Napoli hosting Parma on Saturday, buoyed by their recent signings of Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay. AC Milan will also be looking to improve their form as they face Lazio. On Sunday, Juventus has the opportunity to reclaim the top spot if they maintain their perfect start against Roma.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
