Swiss Center-Back & Italy Midfielder Excel In Inter Milan Narrow Victory Vs Atalanta | OneFootball

Inter Milan stars Manuel Akanji and Nicolo Barella reigned supreme in last night’s crucial 1-0 win over Atalanta.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, Luis Henrique was the only underperforming visiting player at the Gewiss Stadium.

Unfazed by a gut-wrenching Supercoppa Italiana defeat to Bologna, Inter returned to winning ways in Serie A on Sunday evening.

Indeed, Lautaro Martinez scored his ninth league goal of the season to inspire the Nerazzurri to their fourth consecutive win in Bergamo.

Meanwhile, Francesco Pio Esposito chipped in with an assist only two minutes after replacing Marcus Thuram.

Barella & Akanji Superb in Atalanta 0-1 Inter Milan Triumph

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Nicolo Barella #23 of FC Internazionale Milano kicks the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Akanji fared outstandingly against Gianluca Scamacca, even though the Italian striker got on the scoresheet.

However, he was well offside, while he couldn’t meet Nicola Zalewski’s teasing cross late in the first half.

Otherwise, it was a quiet evening for the former Sassuolo striker, largely thanks to Akanji.

On the other hand, Barella pulled all the strings in midfield, establishing himself as Inter’s driving force in the engine room.

Despite offering some improvement compared to his recent showings, Luis Henrique fell short of expectations once again.