A closer look at the win against the Viola: Arna's form and Carlos' contribution
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— Feb 11th 2025Ten headed goals and important milestones: the stats following Inter's victory at San Siro
Inter beat Fiorentina 2-1 at San Siro to move to within a point of league leaders Napoli. On matchday 24 in Serie A, the Nerazzurri got the better of the Viola thanks to a Pongracic own goal and Arnautovic's header. Carlos Augusto (21') and Lautaro (24') also respectively hit the post and bar for the Nerazzurri.
Here are the stats you need to know following the game against the Tuscan outfit, which was filled with moments of pure adrenaline.
54 POINTS AND THE BEST ATTACK
Thanks to their victory over Raffaele Palladino's men, Inter, with 54 points to their name, have moved to within one point of league leaders Napoli. Simone Inzaghi's side continue to have the best attack in the league with 58 goals in 24 matches. One stat highlights how much of a threat Inter pose in the air: the Nerazzurri have scored ten headed goals this campaign, a tally only bettered by Atalanta (eleven).
ARNA ON TARGET
He rose highest to make it 2-1 with his head. Marko Arnautovic left his mark in the match against the Tuscan side by scoring the decisive goal. The Austrian striker has directly contributed to two goals - a goal and an assist - in his last two Serie A appearances at San Siro.
CARLOS' CONTRIBUTION
He hit the post with a first-time left-footed effort in the 21st minute, and then he provided the assist for the winning goal with his right foot. Carlos Augusto once again displayed his ability to adapt and tactical intelligence as he set up Arnautovic for Inter's second.
In his 17 appearances this Serie A campaign, the Brazilian wing-back has matched the number of goal contributions he racked up in 37 league fixtures last season: three (two goals and an assist).
MILESTONES FOR CALHANOGLU AND BASTONI
The match against Fiorentina marked important milestones for Hakan Çalhanoglu and Alessandro Bastoni. Indeed, the Nerazzurri No.20 made his 250th Serie A appearance, while Bastoni played his 200th game in the Italian top flight.
MATCH MOMENTS
The adrenaline after opening the scoring, Arnautovic's winning goal, the Nerazzurri's heart and desire, and the post-match celebrations with the extraordinary Inter faithful. The photos from a special night.