James Wilson 
Inter Milan showcased their attacking prowess once again, with defender Denzel Dumfries emerging as a surprising goal-scoring standout in a 3-1 victory over Empoli on Sunday. This win allowed Inter to maintain pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli, who currently sit just three points ahead after their own victory against Atalanta.
The match began with Inter captain Lautaro Martínez setting the tone, scoring the opening goal with a stunning curling shot from 20 yards just ten minutes into the second half. Despite facing a stubborn Empoli defense, Inter’s persistence paid off when Dumfries added the second goal in the 79th minute, marking his fourth goal in five matches. Sebastiano Esposito briefly brought hope to Empoli with a goal shortly after, but Marcus Thuram sealed the victory for Inter with a late strike.
Meanwhile, Lazio rebounded from a tumultuous week, securing a 3-0 win against relegation-threatened Hellas Verona. After a disappointing start to 2025, which included a derby loss to Roma and a home draw against Como, Lazio’s fortunes changed dramatically. Samuel Gigot opened the scoring early, and Boulaye Dia doubled the lead with a remarkable solo effort. Mattia Zaccagni capped off the victory in the second half, while Verona’s Ondrej Duda was sent off in the closing minutes, leaving them in a precarious position in the relegation zone.
In other Serie A action, Cagliari triumphed over 10-man Lecce with a convincing 4-1 victory, moving above them in the standings. Parma struggled to escape the relegation battle, drawing 1-1 with Venezia, while Fiorentina’s woes continued with a disappointing draw against Torino, despite playing against ten men for most of the match. With the league table tightening at the bottom, the fight for survival intensifies as teams strive to secure their positions in the top flight.
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