Lautaro's strike earns us the three points! Genoa defeated 1 - 0 at San Siro

A Lautaro Martinez goal gives Inter three big points on Serie A matchday 26. At San Siro, we defeated Genoa 1-0, after a very difficult match filled with chances but also scares. It took until the 78th minute to take the lead: Lautaro's winning header came from Calhanoglu's corner, as the ball made its way in after the deflection from Masini. With this win, the Nerazzurri rise to 57 points and currently sit at the top of the league, ahead of Napoli, who will play away at Como on Sunday at 12:30 CET.

A difficult game against an organised and dangerous opponent: Inter managed to subdue Genoa in the 78th minute, as Lautaro’s header rewarded the Nerazzurri with three golden points. Inter got back to winning ways showing great heart: Inzaghi’s side will be back in action on Tuesday 25 February for the Coppa Italia match against Lazio.

INTER 1-0 GENOA

Scorer: 78' Lautaro (I) INTER (3-5-2): 13 J. Martinez; 28 Pavard, 15 Acerbi, 95 Bastoni (6 De Vrij 80'); 2 Dumfries, 23 Barella, 21 Asllani (20 Calhanoglu 65'), 22 Mkhitaryan (7 Zielinski 65'), 32 Dimarco (36 Darmian 85'); 11 Correa (99 Taremi 46'), 10 Lautaro. Substitues: 40 Calligaris, 60 Taho, 8 Arnautovic, 16 Frattesi, 31 Bisseck, 59 Zalewski. Head Coach: Simone Inzaghi.

GENOA (3-5-2): 1 Leali; 20 Sabelli, 13 Bani, 22 Vasquez, 3 Martin; 73 Masini (76 Venturino 80'), 32 Frendrup; 59 Zanoli (70 Cornet 66), 23 Miretti (5 Onana 72'), 21 Ekhator (10 Messias 66'); 19 Pinamonti (18 Ekuban 66'). Substitutes: 31 Siegrist, 39 Sommariva, 4 De Winter, 15 Norton-Cuffy, 17 Malinovskyi, 33 Matturro, 34 Otoa, 53 Kassa. Head Coach: Patrick Vieira. Yellow card: Miretti (G), Ekuban (G) Stoppage time: 1' - 5'

Referee: Piccinini. Assistants: Cecconi, Vecchi. Fourth Official: Arena. VAR: Serra. Assistant VAR: Chiffi.

Cautioned: Bastoni, Barella, Mkhitaryan (I); Martin (G). Suspended: -