Inter Milan Dominates Sassuolo
In a dominant performance, Inter Milan secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Sassuolo on Sunday, further solidifying their position atop the Serie A standings. This win extends their lead to eight points over AC Milan, who were unable to partake in league action this weekend due to the use of the San Siro for the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Key Players Shine
Yann Bisseck and Marcus Thuram were pivotal in the first half, both finding the back of the net to give Inter a strong lead. After halftime, Lautaro Martínez, Manuel Akanji, and Luis Henrique sealed the deal with additional goals, marking Inter’s fifth consecutive win across all competitions. Federico Dimarco played a crucial role, providing three assists to his teammates.
Sassuolo’s Struggles
Sassuolo, sitting in 11th place, faced a challenging matchup as they played with a man disadvantage from the 54th minute following Nemanja Matic’s second yellow card. They had recently enjoyed a brief resurgence, winning their last two matches after a lengthy period without victories, but they managed only one shot on target against Inter.
AC Milan’s Logistical Issues
Meanwhile, the second-place AC Milan encountered logistical issues that prevented them from hosting Como this weekend. The match is rescheduled for February 18, after discussions arose about potentially relocating it to Perth, Australia.
Other Serie A Highlights
In a later match on Sunday, Juventus faced Lazio. In other Serie A action, Parma edged Bologna 1-0, with Christian Ordóñez scoring a stoppage-time winner. Both teams finished the match with one player sent off, with Bologna’s Tommaso Pobega receiving his marching orders in the first half and Parma’s Mariano Troilo sent off in the 79th minute. This defeat marked Bologna’s fourth straight loss, while Parma celebrated breaking their own winless streak.
Additionally, Lecce, fighting to avoid relegation in 17th place, ended an eight-match winless run with a 2-1 victory over Udinese, thanks to Lameck Banda’s dramatic goal in the dying minutes. Earlier on Saturday, Napoli won a thrilling contest against Genoa, triumphing 3-2 despite finishing the match with only ten players, and currently holds third place, just one point behind AC Milan.
