Esposito’s Late Winner Makes Inter Winter Champions With 1-0 Win Over Lecce

Overview

• Francesco Pio Esposito bundled in a 78th-minute rebound after Wladimiro Falcone parried Lautaro Martínez’s shot to secure the victory at San Siro.
• The goal was Esposito’s first Serie A strike at the stadium and his second league goal of the season, and multiple reports named him man of the match.
• The result confirmed Inter as Winter Champions at the season’s midpoint with a six-point lead after a match they dominated but struggled to unlock until late.
• Chivu highlighted his long-standing bond with Esposito, saying they have “grown together,” and defended recent rotation and a squad day off given the tight schedule.
• Coverage from Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews described Marcus Thuram as out of form since his injury return, suggesting a selection question for the upcoming Udinese match.