“I was expecting a thrilling clash, and I wasn't wrong. It felt like a bout between top-tier boxers: one delivers a blow, the other blocks and counters bravely. There wasn’t a moment’s respite in the Atalanta-Inter match, except perhaps towards the end of the first half when both sides appeared to tire a bit. Apart from that, it was a fierce tussle all over the pitch,” remarked Arrigo Sacchi, reflecting on yesterday's match in Bergamo, where the Italian champions secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory.
“I firmly believe Inter's win was well earned,” continued Sacchi in *Gazzetta dello Sport*. “They were far more assertive in the attacking zone, posing a greater threat than Atalanta. Admittedly, I expected a bit more from Gasperini’s side; the spark that we've often seen and admired in recent years just wasn't there. Winning on Atalanta's home turf is quite a significant display of strength since it now leaves the Bergamaschi six points adrift. With Napoli battling to a draw in Venice, they’re just three points ahead now. I’m not suggesting Inter’s road ahead will be easy, not with the demanding fixtures they have, especially in the Champions League, which can be both physically and mentally draining. Yet, it’s important to acknowledge that Lautaro and his teammates have made a crucial leap forward, leaving their opponents to absorb the blow and scramble to get back on track.”
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