Inter Dominates Milan with a 5-1 Derby Triumph

Match Highlights

In an exhilarating turn of events, Inter clinched the Derby della Madonnina, securing a resounding victory over arch-rivals Milan with a commanding scoreline of 5-1. This thrilling encounter unfolded at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, marking the fourth round of the Italian Serie A.

Early Lead

The match kicked off with an explosive start as Henrikh Mkhitaryan found the back of the net in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a brilliant solo effort by Marcus Thuram. Thuram sprinted down the right flank, delivered a pinpoint cross that met Darmian’s foot, and Mkhitaryan calmly slotted it home.

Inter’s Dominance Continues

Inter continued to dictate the pace, earning a corner in the 8th minute, which was taken directly by Dimarco from the right. However, goalkeeper Mike Maignan managed to deflect it, resulting in another corner from the left.

Missed Opportunities

Mkhitaryan came close to doubling his tally and Inter’s lead after a pass from Lautaro Martinez to Dimarco on the left, who then provided a perfect cross. Mkhitaryan’s unmarked header missed the target, squandering a golden opportunity.

Milan’s Rafael Leao struggled to control a precise long pass from Theo Hernandez, and Sumir easily thwarted his attempt in the 23rd minute.

Milan’s Response

Milan earned a free-kick just outside the box in the 30th minute, with Theo’s deceptive pass to Leao on the left inside the area. Rafael Leao struck the ball directly towards the goal, but Sumir made an outstanding save. The referee, however, signaled for an offside against the Portuguese forward.

End-to-End Action

Theo Hernandez nearly found the equalizer seconds later, deftly controlling a back-heel pass from Giroud. The French full-back darted inside the penalty area but unleashed a low shot that narrowly missed the left post.

Thuram Extends the Lead

Inter’s standout performer, Marcus Thuram, doubled the lead in the 38th minute with a sublime goal. A rapid counter-attack led to Dumfries, who provided a cross that Thuram collected on the far left. Thuram cut inside the box and unleashed a powerful shot, beating goalkeeper Maignan in a difficult angle.