Inter Milan Defeat Empoli 3-1 to Close Gap on Napoli in Serie A
Inter's second-half goals secure victory, keeping them three points behind leaders Napoli with a game in hand.
- Inter Milan overcame Empoli 3-1 at the San Siro, with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries, and Marcus Thuram.
- The victory keeps Inter second in the Serie A standings, three points behind Napoli, who lead with 50 points after defeating Atalanta 3-2.
- Inter's packed schedule includes upcoming Champions League fixtures and challenging domestic matches against rivals like Juventus and Napoli.
- Empoli, currently 14th in the league, briefly threatened a comeback with a late goal by Inter loanee Sebastiano Esposito but couldn't sustain the momentum.
- Inter captain Lautaro Martinez's goal marked his eighth in the league this season, while Marcus Thuram netted his 13th, solidifying their contributions to the team's title defense.