In a thrilling match on Saturday, Marcus Thuram netted a hat-trick to lead Inter Milan to a 3-2 victory over 10-man Torino, propelling them to second place in Serie A and closing in on league leaders Napoli by just two points. Thuram’s impressive performance included two headers in the first half and another goal in the second half, securing a hard-fought win for Inter at San Siro.
Inter’s victory could see them overtaken by Juventus and AC Milan on Sunday, depending on the outcome of their respective matches. Thuram, currently the top scorer in Serie A with seven goals, showcased his attacking prowess throughout the game, despite being the victim of a dangerous tackle early on.
In another Serie A fixture, Mateo Retegui also shone with a hat-trick for Atalanta in a 5-1 win over Genoa. Retegui’s stellar performance, combined with goals from Ederson and Marten de Roon, lifted Atalanta to ninth place in the league standings.
Both Inter and Atalanta have been in good form recently, with Inter securing their third consecutive victory and Atalanta displaying dominance in their matches. The win for both teams serves as a morale boost as players prepare to join their national teams during the international break.