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Nicolo Barella delivered the performance of the night against his hometown club Cagliari, and Gazzetta dello Sport captured the bittersweet nature of the moment perfectly, awarding the Inter midfielder a 7.5 while noting the emotion behind his celebration.

“Angry and gentle. The shot is a lethal thunderbolt, the celebration contains the apology. As a Cagliari-born man, it is difficult to celebrate a goal against your former club,” Gazzetta write of a moment that summed up everything about Barella’s character.

The top scorer and both other goalscorers shared the same mark from the outlet.

Thuram and Zielinski both received 7s.

Indeed, reflecting a night when the attacking players delivered at the moments that mattered most.

Federico Dimarco, the creative force behind much of Inter’s play throughout the season, was also awarded 7 for his assist contribution.

Inter 3-0 Cagliari – Barella Shines & Chivu Also Earns 7 As Gazzetta Declare ‘The League Leader Is Pulling Away’

Cristian Chivu earned a 7 of his own.

Gazzetta noted that he “changed only four pieces to indicate this would be a serious match — but had to shake the team up again at half-time before being happy.”

It is the mark of a coach who demands standards even in straightforward victories.

De Vrij, Akanji, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan and Pio Esposito all received 6.5s. Carlos Augusto, Dumfries, Josep Martinez, Luis Henrique and Bonny were rated 6.

The collective Inter mark was also 7. Gazzetta’s summary: “The league leader is pulling away.”