Inter Milan took a major step toward retaining their Serie A title with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Atalanta. Carlos Augusto broke the deadlock in the 54th minute with a precise header, and Atalanta’s hopes took a hit when Éderson was sent off for dissent in the 81st minute after sarcastically applauding the referee.

Lautaro Martinez continued his fine scoring run against Atalanta to help Serie A leaders Inter pull further clear of Napoli at the summit.

Gewiss Stadium forms the backdrop for Serie A’s title six-pointer between fierce Scudetto rivals Atalanta and Inter. With three points separating the sides ahead of the kick-off, this fixture has