Inter Milan delivered a dominant performance on Saturday night, thrashing Cremonese 4–1 to climb to the summit of the Serie A table alongside their rivals. The Nerazzurri showcased attacking brilliance and tactical superiority at the San Siro, reaffirming their status as strong contenders for this season’s Scudetto.
From the onset, Simone Inzaghi’s men took control of the game with quick passing and relentless pressure. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring early in the first half with a precise finish after a clever assist from Marcus Thuram. The Argentine striker continued his fine form, tormenting the Cremonese defense with his movement and link-up play throughout the match.
Inter doubled their advantage before halftime through Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot home calmly from close range. Cremonese attempted to respond with counterattacks, but Inter’s defensive pairing of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij stood firm, cutting out every potential threat.
After the break, Inter maintained their intensity and were rewarded again when Thuram added a third goal following a brilliant team move that started deep in midfield. The French forward, who has been one of Inter’s standout performers this season, combined pace and precision to finish off a sweeping attack that left the visitors helpless.
Cremonese pulled one back midway through the second half courtesy of a fine strike from Daniel Ciofani, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed when substitute Davide Frattesi restored Inter’s three-goal cushion with a composed finish late in the game. The result ensured Inter’s fifth consecutive league victory, keeping them firmly in the title race.
Speaking after the match, Inzaghi praised his players for their discipline and teamwork, noting that the squad’s balance between defense and attack has been crucial to their success. He also highlighted the contributions of Martínez and Thuram, whose chemistry continues to be a driving force behind Inter’s impressive form.
With the emphatic win, Inter Milan now sit joint-top of Serie A on points with Juventus, boasting a superior goal difference. The Nerazzurri will look to maintain their momentum as they prepare for a crucial midweek fixture that could determine their hold on the top spot in the coming weeks.
