In a thrilling display of football prowess, Inter Milan cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory against Atalanta on Friday, marking their second consecutive Serie A home win. The star of the match was undoubtedly Marcus Thuram, whose two impressive goals secured the dominant performance.
Inter, coming off a resilient draw at Genoa and a solid 2-0 win over Lecce, showcased their attacking strength early on. Just three minutes into the game, a defensive misstep by Atalanta resulted in Thuram inadvertently scoring an own goal, setting the tone for the match. Shortly after, Nicolo Barella electrified the crowd with a stunning volley from the edge of the box, doubling Inter's lead seven minutes later.
Thuram wasn't done yet. In the second half, he continued his exceptional form, capitalizing on loose balls from Atalanta's defense to net two more goals in the 47th and 56th minutes. His ability to find the back of the net from close range highlighted his keen eye and positioning.
Inter's dominance was evident not just in the scoreline but also in their control of the game's tempo. \"It is only week 3, this is not a signal to anyone. We tried to put in a good performance against a very difficult opponent, so we are very happy,\" Thuram remarked when speaking to DAZN.
Nicolo Barella also shared his excitement, praising the team's effort: \"'Bare' only scores spectacular goals! He does it in training all the time and I'm really happy for him,\" adding to Inter's confident outlook.
With this victory, Inter Milan provisionally tops the Serie A standings with seven points, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the season. Looking ahead, Inter is set to face Monza after the international break, while Atalanta aims to rebound in their upcoming match against Fiorentina.
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