Very tough test for Inter of Cristian Chivu in the last league match of 2025. This evening, in fact, the Nerazzurri visit Atalanta to try to close the year in the best way and above all to regain the top of the table after today’s victories by Milan and Napoli.

Here are the player ratings for Atalanta-Inter, match of the 17th round of Serie A.

Atalanta-Inter Ratings: Best and Worst on the Pitch

SOMMER 6.5 – A good intervention over 30 meters from the goal. A super save on Zalewski, canceled by the VAR for offside.

BISSECK 6.5 – Good reaction after the mistake against Bologna. Almost always attentive and orderly, even inside the penalty area.

AKANJI 6 – A careless clearance and a lapse in marking on Scamacca, who with a header spares Inter. The rating goes up thanks to a couple of decisive blocks.

BASTONI 6 – Many balls recovered and few mistakes. Not as perfect as other times, however, in the final 30 meters.

LUIS HENRIQUE 5.5 – True that with Dumfries’ absence he has become a regular starter, but he should show something more. He wastes the chance for the lead one-on-one with Carnesecchi, then improves towards the end.

BARELLA 6 – Wastes a counterattack with great potential. A couple of high-class plays. FROM 76′ MKHITARYAN 5.5 – Wastes the chance for 2-0.

CALHANOGLU 5.5 – Returning from injury, physically he is not yet at his best. Chivu keeps him on the pitch for the whole match anyway.

ZIELINSKI 6.5 – The best in midfield and probably also the fittest at the moment. Nutmegs, through balls, and a lot of work even when not in possession.
FROM 84′ FRATTESI N/A

DIMARCO 6 – A series of delightful balls played into the area, but not finished by the forwards. FROM 76′ Carlos Augusto 6 – Comes on to give balance and transmits the usual confidence.

Lautaro Martinez 7 – A stunning play among three opponents, ruined by a weak left-footed shot. Scores the decisive goal with great composure and that’s what matters most. FROM 84′ DIOUF N/A

THURAM 6 – Moves a lot starting from the left, has the first scoring chance of the match, saved by Carnesecchi. FROM 65′ PIO ESPOSITO 6.5 – With his first touch, provides the assist for Lautaro’s goal. Can also afford a skewed left-footed shot with Carnesecchi out of position.

CHIVU 7 – Very important win that allows Inter to finish 2025 as league leaders on a very tough pitch. The team creates less than usual, but is more clinical. Above all, they are solid again in defense, despite a scare at the end. The coach makes an impact with his substitutions and is rewarded by Esposito with an assist just seconds after coming on.

Atalanta-Inter 0-1, the summary: goal Lautaro Martinez

Scorers: 65′ Lautaro Martinez

ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): 29 Carnesecchi; 19 Djimsiti, 4 Hien, 23 Kolasinac; 77 Zappacosta, 15 De Roon, 13 Ederson, 59 Zalewski; 17 De Ketelaere, 8 Pasalic; 9 Scamacca.
Available: 31 Rossi, 57 Sportiello, 6 Musah, 7 Sulemana, 10 Samardzic, 42 Scalvini, 43 Comi, 44 Brescianini, 47 Bernasconi, 69 Ahanor, 70 Maldini, 90 Krstovic. Coach: Raffaele Palladino.

INTER (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 31 Bisseck, 25 Akanji, 95 Bastoni; 11 Luis Henrique, 23 Barella, 20 Calhanoglu, 7 Zielinski, 32 Dimarco; 9 Thuram, 10 Lautaro.
Available: 13 J. Martinez, 60 Taho, 6 De Vrij, 8 Sucic, 16 Frattesi, 17 Diouf, 22 Mkhitaryan, 30 Carlos Augusto, 43 Cocchi, 47 Spinaccè, 50 Cinquegrano, 94 Esposito. Coach: Cristian Chivu.

Referee: La Penna
Assistants: Berti-Perrotti
Fourth official: Rapuano
VAR: Abisso
VAR Assistant: Manganiello