Inter Milan continued their dominant away form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Lecce, securing their seventh consecutive win on the road. The Nerazzurri demonstrated their depth and attacking flair, with goals from Davide Frattesi, Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries, and a debut Serie A strike from Mehdi Taremi.
First-Half Dominance
Despite missing key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi, Inter’s squad rotation paid off. Davide Frattesi, making his first Serie A start in three months, opened the scoring in the 6th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Marcus Thuram.
Lecce, already dealing with suspensions and injuries, struggled to contain Inter’s relentless attack. The hosts briefly appealed for Stefan de Vrij to be sent off after a foul, but the referee opted for a yellow card.
Inter doubled their lead before halftime when Lautaro Martinez unleashed a stunning left-footed strike, leaving Lecce’s goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone with no chance.
Second-Half Control
Inter continued their dominance in the second half. Denzel Dumfries added a third goal in the 57th minute, finishing clinically after a clever assist from Martinez.
The match also saw a significant moment for new signing Mehdi Taremi, who converted a penalty in the 61st minute to score his first Serie A goal. The Iranian forward came on as a substitute and made an immediate impact, adding to Lecce’s woes.
Lecce’s Struggles and Inter’s Defense
Lecce showed occasional resistance, with Patrick Dorgu, reportedly a Manchester United target, creating a few chances. However, they were unable to capitalize, with Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer making key saves to maintain a clean sheet.
Record-Breaking Night for Simone Inzaghi
The victory was a landmark moment for Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, who became the fastest coach to reach 200 Serie A victories, achieving the milestone in just 332 games.
Goals
- Frattesi (6′)
- Martinez (39′)
- Dumfries (57′)
- Taremi (61′, pen)
Lineups
Lecce (4-3-3)
Falcone; Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Dorgu; Coulibaly (46′ Ramadani), Pierret (72′ Kaba), Helgason; Pierotti, Krstovic (86′ Burnete), Morente (84′ Karlsson).
Inter (3-5-2)
Sommer; Darmian, De Vrij (46′ Bisseck), Bastoni; Dumfries (62′ Buchanan), Frattesi (75′ Asllani), Zielinski, Mkhitaryan (59′ Barella), Carlos Augusto; Thuram, Martinez (59′ Taremi).
Key Stats
- Shots on target: Inter 8, Lecce 3
- Possession: Inter 62%, Lecce 38%
- Expected Goals (xG): Inter 2.69, Lecce 1.12
What’s Next?
Inter Milan’s victory moves them to sixth place in Serie A with 34 points, while Lecce remains in 17th place with 20 points. Inter will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for European qualification.
