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In a commanding display, Inter Milan secured a comfortable 5-1 victory against Monza in their Serie A encounter. The winter champions continued their strong form, with Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu each contributing a brace to the convincing win.The away side took control early in the match, with Calhanoglu converting a penalty in the 12th minute. Lautaro Martinez extended the lead just two minutes later, sliding in on Federico Dimarco’s assist. Calhanoglu showcased his skill with a rocket in the 60th minute, making it 3-0 with a well-executed strike set up by Marcus Thuram’s back-heel flick. Monza managed to pull one goal back through a penalty converted by Matteo Pessina. However, any hopes of a comeback were shattered when Lautaro Martinez netted his second goal of the match in the 84th minute, converting another penalty. Marcus Thuram added the final touch with a low-strike, sealing the 5-1 victory for Inter. With this win, Inter Milan maintained their position at the top of the Serie A table with 51 points, holding a five-point lead over second-placed Juventus. The commanding performance further solidifies Inter’s title aspirations in the ongoing season. In other Serie A matches on the same day, Napoli secured a comeback victory over Salernitana with a 2-1 scoreline. Hellas Verona triumphed over Empoli 2-1, while Genoa and Torino played out a goalless draw.
