Inter Milan defeats Cagliari, Juventus drops points against Atalanta in Serie A Round 5

28/09/2025 07:34:00 PlaymakerHub

Inter Milan achieved a convincing 2-0 win at Cagliari, while Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta in Serie A’s fifth round.

Inter Milan secured all three points, Juventus was held to a draw in Serie A

For the first time this Serie A season, Simone Inzaghi’s team earned a full three points away by defeating hosts Cagliari 2-0.

The blue-black team started enthusiastically and quickly established dominance. In the 9th minute, Alessandro Bastoni delivered a precise cross for Lautaro Martinez to head in the opening goal.

Simone Inzaghi’s team took all three away points in Serie A by beating Cagliari 2-0

The early goal energized Inter even more, allowing them to completely control midfield and deny the opponent any chance to fight back. Statistics showed Inter holding nearly 64% possession and taking 7 shots in the first half, while Cagliari failed to make a single attempt.

In the second half, Inter continued to dominate. Hakan Calhanoglu and Marcus Thuram both missed clear opportunities, before the hosts nearly equalized in the 73rd minute with a sharp header from Michael Folorunsho that hit the post.

Lucky to avoid conceding, Inter prevented any surprises. In the 82nd minute, Federico Dimarco sprinted down the left wing and delivered an accurate cross for Francesco Pio Esposito to tap in close range, securing a 2-0 victory. The full three points confirmed Inter’s strength and kept them competitive at the top of Serie A.

Meanwhile, Juventus disappointed by being held 1-1 by Atalanta at Allianz Stadium. After a tight first half, Kamaldeen Sulemana scored the opener for the visitors with a cold-blooded finish, followed by an impressive somersault celebration.

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