Match report

Inter Defeats Atalanta 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Atalanta
Atalanta
0–1
FT
Inter
Inter
Dec 28, 2025

Inter secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 win against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium. The match featured significant challenges for both teams, with Inter's Lionel Messi Martinez scoring the decisive goal in the 65th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Atalanta 0-1 Inter
  • • Goal: L. Martinez (Inter) - 65'
  • • Yellow Card: S. Kolasinac (Atalanta) - 19'
  • • Var Decision: Goal cancelled for Inter's Marcus Thuram in the 36th minute

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 23 S. Kolasinac (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 15 M. De Roon (M)
  • 59 N. Zalewski (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 8 M. Pasalic (F)
  • 9 G. Scamacca (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 6 Y. Musah
  • 7 K. Sulemana
  • 10 L. Samardzic
  • 42 G. Scalvini
  • 43 P. Comi
  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 47 L. Bernasconi
  • 69 H. Ahanor
  • 70 D. Maldini
  • 90 N. Krstovic

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 31 Y. Bisseck (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 11 Luis Henrique (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 20 H. Calhanoglu (M)
  • 7 P. Zielinski (M)
  • 32 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 L. Martinez (F)
  • 9 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Martinez
  • 60 A. Taho
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 8 P. Sucic
  • 16 D. Frattesi
  • 17 A. Diouf
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan
  • 30 Carlos Augusto
  • 43 M. Cocchi
  • 47 M. Spinacce
  • 50 S. Cinquegrano
  • 94 F. Esposito

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    19' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kolasinac

    Foul

  2. Inter
    36' Inter Var · Goal cancelled
    Marcus Thuram
  3. Atalanta
    46' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Zappacosta · On: Yunus Musah
  4. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: K. Sulemana
  5. Inter
    64' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcus Thuram · On: F. Esposito
  6. Atalanta
    65' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: Lorenzo Bernasconi
  7. Inter
    65' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: F. Esposito
  8. Atalanta
    75' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: L. Samardzic
  9. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Barella · On: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  10. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: Carlos Augusto
  11. Inter
    77' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bastoni

    Foul

  12. Atalanta
    80' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    K. Sulemana

    Foul

  13. Inter
    83' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Martinez · On: A. Diouf
  14. Inter
    84' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: D. Frattesi

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Inter
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 15
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 424 529
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 0 4
xG 0.80 1.12
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 355 461
Shots Inside Box 3 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter capitalized on a VAR decision to cancel out an earlier goal, maintaining pressure and scoring through L. Martinez in the second half.
  • ▸ Atalanta suffered key yellow cards for S. Kolasinac and K. Sulemana, potentially affecting their momentum throughout the match.