In a stunning display of skill and dominance, Napoli swept Lecce aside with a resounding 4-0 victory. The champions of Italy took control in the first half with Ostigard scoring a powerful header, his first for Napoli.
In the second half, Osimhen, initially benched by Garcia, doubled the lead. In the closing moments, substitutes Gaetano and Politano (via a penalty) sealed the deal. This win propelled Napoli to 14 points, bringing them closer to Inter and Milan.
Lecce, with 11 points, lost their unbeaten home record after a second consecutive defeat, following their loss to Juventus in Turin.
Milan’s big win
Milan continued their successful streak with a 2-0 victory over Lazio. The match remained balanced in the first half, but Rafa Leao ignited the second half, assisting Pulisic (60′) and Okafor (88′) to secure the win. Pedro’s goal for Lazio was disallowed in injury time. Despite losing Loftus-Cheek to a muscle injury, Pioli’s Milan maintained their lead with 18 points.
Inter’s bounce back, respond to Milan and Napoli
Inter bounced back from their defeat to Sassuolo with a commanding 4-0 victory over Salernitana. The Nerazzurri, who shared the top spot with Milan, struggled to break through in the first half. However, Lautaro Martinez, substituting for Sanchez, turned the game around in the second half with an incredible poker (62′, 77′, 85′, and 89′).
The Match
Inzaghi made some key changes, including starting Pavard, Klaassen, Carlos Augusto, and Sanchez. Without Candreva, Sousa introduced Dia in attack and reshuffled the team’s tactics.
This gave Inter a more aggressive start, but they failed to capitalize on their early pressure. As the game progressed, Salernitana gained confidence, pressing higher up the pitch and testing Inter’s defense.
The second half saw both teams seeking opportunities through vertical passes and counterattacks, but the game remained finely balanced. Inzaghi’s substitutions injected fresh energy into Inter, and Lautaro Martinez’s delicate touch in the box finally broke the deadlock.
Inter intensified their efforts and, thanks to Lautaro’s incredible display, secured a convincing win. He scored one with precision from Barella’s assist, another from the penalty spot after Lovato fouled Thuram, and a third by redirecting Carlos Augusto’s cross into the net. This remarkable poker from Lautaro secured Inter’s place at the top of Serie A alongside Milan.
In summary, Napoli, Milan, and Inter displayed their prowess in Serie A, with each team securing crucial victories in their respective matches.
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