- Inter defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in the 24th round of Serie A
- Marko Arnautovic scored his first goal of the season
- Inter closed the gap to Napoli to just one point
Key Takeaways:
Inter secured a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in a match from the 24th round of Serie A. With this result, the Nerazzurri redeemed themselves in front of their home fans after suffering a heavy 3:0 defeat against the same opponent just three days earlier. The win did not come easily, as the hosts took the lead through an own goal by Mario Pongracic (28’), but Rolando Mandragora (44’) equalized from the penalty spot. Marko Arnautovic (52’) put Inter ahead again early in the second half, sealing the victory for Simone Inzaghi’s side. This was the former Bologna striker’s first goal of the season.
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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) February 11, 2025
Inter delivered a much-improved performance compared to the previous match, hitting the woodwork three times before securing the crucial three points. The win allowed them to reduce their gap to league leaders Napoli to just one point, with both teams having played the same number of matches. Additionally, the result ended Fiorentina’s impressive streak of three consecutive league victories, leaving La Viola in sixth place in the standings.