Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A with a commanding 2-0 victory over Atalanta on March 16, 2025, at Gewiss Stadium, reinforcing their title aspirations as they moved three points clear of second-placed Napoli.
The match began at 20:45 CET with both teams aware of the championship stakes; Atalanta, third on the table, was desperate to secure the win to avoid falling six points behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Inter aimed to capitalize on Napoli’s earlier goalless draw against Venezia.
Despite both teams having strong attacking lineups, the first half passed without incident, ending 0-0. Players from both squads struggled to break through defensively organized formations, leading to several missed opportunities. Notably, Inter's Lautaro Martínez and Carlos Augusto had attempts thwarted by Atalanta’s defense.
It wasn’t until eight minutes after the interval where the match lit up. Carlos Augusto broke the deadlock by converting Hakan Çalhanoglu's corner. His decent header went past the Atalanta keeper Marco Carnesecchi, sending the visiting fans and team members alike erupting with excitement.
Atalanta’s hopes took a devastating hit when Ederson received his second yellow card for dissent just minutes later, leaving his team with ten men and forcing manager Gian Piero Gasperini to reassess their strategy under increasing pressure.
With the advantage, Inter took control of the match. Six minutes later, Lautaro Martínez doubled the lead following another swift attack. He demonstrated great composure, powering his shot past Carnesecchi after being expertly set up by Nicolò Barella. This was Martínez’s eleventh goal of the season, placing him among the top scorers of the league.
Gasperini’s frustration boiled over as he was also dismissed for protesting against the referee's decisions, adding to Atalanta's woes as they struggled to find any foothold against Inter's relentless pressure. The match concluded after 11 minutes of added time, with the final whistle confirming Inter's victory.
Following the match, Inter coach Simone “Inzaghi expressed satisfaction with his team's performance: “We played with great confidence, especially after this week's Champions League success. This win sets the tone as we aim to sustain our lead.”
Alessandro Bastoni, also significant for Inter, did receive his marching orders minutes after the game's conclusion for his second yellow card, but the damage had already been done. Despite finishing the match with ten players, Inter managed to maintain their lead as they held off any late attempts by Atalanta to reduce the deficit.
The aftermath of the match propelled Inter Milan to 64 points, three clear of Napoli. Meanwhile, Atalanta, with 58 points, remained third but now faced added pressure to keep pace with their title rivals.
With the Serie A title race growing tense, this victory grants Inter Milan momentum, ideally suited for their upcoming fixtures. They will look to continue their form as they head back to take on Udinese after the international break, whereas Atalanta aim to rally and recover when they visit Fiorentina.
Inter's remarkable form against Atalanta continued, extending their unbeaten streak to 15 matches—a statistic underscoring their current dominance over this historical rival. The focus now sharpens on Inter’s pursuit of silverware, with fans hopeful this win catalyzes their charge toward the title.