Inter Milan Crushes Lecce 4-0, Stays in Title Race

Inter Milan delivered a masterclass performance, thrashing Lecce 4-0 away from home in the 23rd round of Serie A. The Nerazzurri, currently second in the standings, aimed to keep up with league leaders Napoli, who sit at 53 points following their victory over Juventus on Saturday evening. With this win, Simone Inzaghi’s side reaches 50 points, with a game in hand against Fiorentina still to be played.

The match at Via del Mare was decided by goals from Frattesi, Lautaro Martinez, Dumfries, and Taremi’s penalty kick (the Iranian’s first Serie A goal). Inter dominated the first half, scoring twice: Frattesi opened the scoring early on, assisted by Thuram after a stylish play, while Lautaro closed the half with a powerful left-footed shot into the top corner. The visitors also had two goals disallowed for offside positions.

In the second half, Lecce tried to take initiative but struggled to create clear chances. Inter accelerated, scoring two more goals: Dumfries found the net after a clever back-heel assist from Lautaro, and Taremi converted a penalty awarded for Falcone’s foul on Frattesi. The home team’s attempts to score a consolation goal were in vain. There was a brief moment of concern for Barella after a knee collision with Dorgu, but the midfielder appeared to recover quickly.

This emphatic victory keeps Inter Milan firmly in the title race, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. As the season progresses, the Nerazzurri continue to prove themselves as serious contenders for the Scudetto.