Inter Milan reinforced their strong standing in Serie A with an impressive 3-0 away win over Empoli, putting on a commanding performance that showcased their determination to stay close to league leaders Napoli. With this victory, Inter tightened their grip on second place, responding decisively after Napoli’s 2-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday.
The turning point in the match came in the 30th minute when Empoli’s Saba Goglichidze was shown a red card for a reckless tackle on Marcus Thuram. The dismissal left Empoli with 10 men, and Inter took full advantage. From there, they shifted gears, overwhelming Empoli and making the most of their numerical superiority. This was exactly the response Inter needed after their recent high-octane 4-4 draw with Juventus, which had exposed some vulnerabilities in their defense.
Davide Frattesi was the star of the evening, securing a brace for Inter with goals in the 50th and 67th minutes. His first came off a deflection, adding an element of luck, but his second was a composed and clinical finish that highlighted his sharpness in front of goal. Inter captain Lautaro Martinez added a third in the 79th minute, capitalizing on a defensive blunder by Empoli to cement the scoreline. Martinez’s goal underscored his leadership role and drive, which he emphasized post-match by noting the importance of keeping pace with Napoli.
Inter’s manager, Simone Inzaghi, admitted he had been preoccupied with the team’s previous performance against Juventus, feeling they should have secured a win rather than settling for a draw. Reflecting on his team’s performance against Empoli, he expressed satisfaction with their response to the Juventus match and their ability to convert this game into a dominant win. “I’ve been thinking a lot over the last two days about our draw against Juve,” Inzaghi admitted. “There are things that didn’t work, and we should have won that match.”
While Inter was focused on the present, the win also sets them up well for their future fixtures. Their unbeaten run now extends to five matches, keeping them in close contention in the league standings. Juventus, trailing just behind, can close the gap if they win their upcoming match against Parma, putting additional pressure on Inter to maintain consistency in their performances.
In other Serie A action, Venezia pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Udinese 3-2, moving up from the bottom of the table. Down 2-0 initially, Venezia rallied with two penalties from Joel Pohjanpalo, followed by a winning strike from Hans Nicolussi Caviglia. Atalanta and Monza were also set to face off later in the evening, rounding out a busy week for Italian football.
This convincing win against Empoli serves as a reminder of Inter’s championship credentials and their ambition to challenge Napoli’s hold on the top of the table. With key players like Frattesi and Martinez delivering stellar performances, Inter appears well-prepared to keep the pressure on Napoli and assert themselves as serious contenders for back-to-back Serie A titles.
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