I nter Milan delivered an authoritative 4-0 victory over Lecce on Sunday, maintaining their pursuit of Serie A leaders Napoli. Goals from Davide Frattesi, Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries, and Mehdi Taremi helped secure the reigning champions' seventh win in eight league matches, underscoring their strong form.
Simone Inzaghi’s team is now just three points behind Napoli and four points clear of third-placed Atalanta, with a game in hand following a December fixture at Fiorentina that was abandoned due to an on-field medical emergency involving Edoardo Bove.
Inter are peaking at a critical juncture in the season, with key upcoming matches, including a Champions League encounter against Monaco and the highly anticipated Milan derby next weekend. They also extended their remarkable away record, securing their eighth consecutive away win in Serie A without conceding since September.
Inter Clinch Dominant Win Over Lecce
Inter took control early in the sixth minute when Davide Frattesi tapped in after Marcus Thuram’s brilliant footwork and assist. Despite two goals being ruled out for tight offsides, the visitors doubled their lead just before halftime, with Lautaro Martinez rifling in his sixth goal in eight matches.
In the second half, Denzel Dumfries sealed the win with a goal set up by Martinez’s clever backheel. Mehdi Taremi then added a fourth from the penalty spot after Frattesi was fouled by Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone.
Meanwhile, AC Milan staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-2 win over Parma in a thrilling lunchtime encounter. Milan, trailing 2-1 after Enrico Delprato’s strike, responded in stoppage time with goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze, igniting celebrations at San Siro.
However, tensions were high at Milan, with manager Sergio Conceicao involved in a heated exchange with former captain Davide Calabria, who had recently been replaced by Mike Maignan. Conceicao downplayed the confrontation, labeling it “a dressing room matter,” but it highlighted the underlying unrest within the squad.
In another late Sunday match, Lazio aimed to extend their lead over fifth-placed Juventus, who were defeated 2-1 by Napoli on Saturday.
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