Webdesk: Inter Milan beat Atalanta 3-2 to qualify for the Champions League, showing good form ahead of the final.
He finished second in Serie A after winning the Italian Cup. Inter won after Romelu Lukaku, Nicolo Barella, and Lautaro Martinez scored early and late.
They lead fifth-placed Atalanta by eight points, ending their top-four ambitions. Inter’s strong performance ensures AC Milan only need to avoid defeat against Juventus to qualify for the Champions League.
Romelu Lukaku, in his final Inter encounter, scored within a minute by around the goalkeeper and calmly scoring. Barella scored in the third minute after Marco Sportiello denied Federico Dimarco.
Mario Pasalic’s goal before halftime cut Atalanta’s lead, but Inter maintained control. Lukaku and Marcelo Brozovic set up Martinez’s 77th-minute winner.
Inter’s Champions League spot secured and their confidence boosted before the final versus Manchester City. Inter boss Simone Inzaghi praised the team’s cohesiveness and performance. Atalanta, one point ahead of Roma, lost at Fiorentina, ending their top four hopes. Roma must win the Europa League final versus Sevilla to qualify for the Champions League.
During Torino’s win against Spezia, coach Ivan Juric racially abused. Italian footballers still use racial slurs against Balkan and Eastern European players. The referee paused the match owing to the abuse.
