Atalanta, missing Ademola Lookman, fell 1-0 at home to Inter Milan, while the Super Eagles star impressed on international duty, playing a key role in Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Tunisia at AFCON 2025. Lautaro Martínez’s second-half strike secured Inter’s top spot in Serie A and marked their ninth consecutive win over Atalanta.
Despite Atalanta’s recent good form, Inter gradually took control, with Marco Carnesecchi making early saves from Marcus Thuram and Martínez. A Thuram goal in the 35th minute was disallowed by VAR for offside.
After halftime, Atalanta showed more attacking intent, but Inter’s pressure paid off in the 65th minute when a mistake from Berat Djimsiti allowed Pio Esposito to set up Martínez for a clinical close-range finish—his eighth career goal against La Dea, all of which have ended in Inter victories.
