Inter demonstrated their resilience and depth in the squad with an emphatic 4-0 victory away to Lecce, a match marked by notable contributions from Davide Frattesi, Stefan de Vrij, and Lautaro Martinez, whose Serie A goal tally reached 101.
Despite maintaining a flawless record in all competitive matches in 2024, Inter faced the challenge of squad adjustments following their midweek Champions League triumph over Atletico Madrid. Key players such as Yann Sommer, Marcus Thuram, Hakan Calhanoglu, Francesco Acerbi, Stefano Sensi, and Juan Cuadrado were unavailable due to various reasons, prompting changes in the lineup. Lecce, on the other hand, had their own roster limitations, with Marin Pongracic and Patrick Dorgu suspended, and Kastriot Dermaku sidelined.
The deadlock was broken when Kristjan Asllani delivered a precise through ball to Lautaro Martinez, who expertly navigated past the offside trap and goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone to slot the ball home, marking his 100th Serie A goal in 196 appearances.
Following a halftime referee substitution due to injury, Inter continued their dominance in the second half. Frattesi capitalized on an Alexis Sanchez assist to extend the lead, before Martinez netted his second goal of the match moments later. A glancing header from de Vrij off a Dimarco corner sealed Inter’s victory.
Despite Lecce’s efforts to contain Inter’s attack, Falcone made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline respectable. However, Inter’s superiority was evident throughout the match, highlighted by their relentless offensive pressure and clinical finishing.
The final scoreline of 4-0 in favor of Inter underscores their dominance and reaffirms their position as contenders in Serie A.