Inter beat Salenitana 4-0 as they showcased their dominance over Salernitana at San Siro. They extend their Serie A lead to an impressive 10 points. Looking fo their sixth consecutive victory, Inter’s offensive prowess was evident from the start, as they quickly got control over the match.
The opening minutes saw Inter on the front foot. Alessandro Bastoni’s header forcing a save from Salernitana’s goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa. Marcus Thuram had a golden opportunity to open the scoring. But could only hit the post with the whole goal at his disposal. Inter’s relentless pressure continued, with Nicolo Barella’s powerful strike was brilliantly parried over the bar by Ochoa.
Inter’s persistence paid off in the 17th minute when Carlos Augusto found Marcus Thuram inside the box, and the forward made no mistake. He fired a powerful shot into the top corner for his 10th league goal of the season. The Nerazzurri swiftly doubled their lead just moments later, as Augusto once again played a pivotal role. He delivered a long throw that found Lautaro Martinez, who calmly curled the ball into the net from the edge of the box.
Before the halftime whistle, Inter further solidified their advantage when a deflected cross from Barella fell to Denzel Dumfries. The dutch defender capitalized on the opportunity to score, effectively putting the game out of reach for Salernitana.
Inter beat Salenitana 4-0 to gain 10 points lead at the top
The second half saw Inter continue their attacking style, with Hakan Calhanoglu coming close to adding a fourth goal early on, only to be denied by Ochoa. Despite Salernitana’s efforts to find a response, they struggled to create meaningful chances. Their best opportunity was a free-kick sailing over the bar.
While Marko Arnautovic thought he had added a fourth goal for Inter, it was ultimately ruled out for offside. However, Arnautovic eventually found the net in the dying moments of the match, tapping in a cross from Dumfries to seal Inter’s emphatic victory.
The Nerazzurri’s commanding performance highlighted their superior quality and determination, leaving Salernitana unable to mount a meaningful challenge. With each player contributing to the comprehensive win, The Nerazzurri’s championship aspirations appear increasingly attainable.
