Overview
- Inter beat Atalanta 1-0 in Bergamo, with Lautaro Martínez scoring after a Berat Djimsiti mistake and Pio Esposito delivering the assist, to end the year leading Serie A.
- Cristian Chivu dismissed Antonio Conte's latest comments, saying "What Conte says doesn't interest me," after reclaiming first place.
- Inter president Beppe Marotta rebutted Conte's claims about club structure, calling Napoli the clear favorite for the title and describing Conte as an adept communicator.
- Napoli defeated Cremonese 2-0 through a Rasmus Hojlund brace, extending the striker's strong December form that Italian media have praised.
- The title race remains tight ahead of Inter–Napoli on January 11, while Sassuolo drew 1-1 at Bologna with Tarik Muharemovic scoring and CEO Giovanni Carnevali signaling a plan to retain key players through the season.