DiMarco Delivers Masterclass With Three Assists as Inter Milan Demolish Sassuolo 5-0

Federico DiMarco produced a man-of-the-match display with three assists as Inter Milan steamrolled Sassuolo 5-0 at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday, extending their Serie A lead to eight points over AC Milan. The Nerazzurri delivered a ruthless performance that showcased their title credentials, with five different goalscorers finding the net in a comprehensive victory that never looked in doubt from the opening whistle.

Yann Bisseck opened the scoring in the 11th minute, capitalizing on DiMarco's pinpoint delivery to give Inter an early advantage. The Swiss defender's goal set the tone for what would become a procession, as Simone Inzaghi's side dominated possession with 62.2% of the ball and peppered the Sassuolo goal with 23 shot attempts. The hosts managed just seven attempts in response, with only two troubling Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Marcus Thuram doubled the lead in the 28th minute before Lautaro Martinez added a third just five minutes into the second half. The Argentine striker's goal effectively ended any lingering hopes of a Sassuolo comeback, and Manuel Akanji compounded their misery four minutes later with Inter's fourth. Luis Henrique completed the rout in the 89th minute, capping a performance that sent a clear message to Inter's title rivals about their attacking prowess.

DiMarco's virtuoso performance from left wing-back drew particular praise, with the Italian international creating chance after chance for his teammates. His three assists matched a personal best and demonstrated the versatility that makes him one of Serie A's most complete players. "The result is what counts," DiMarco said humbly after the match, deflecting attention from his individual brilliance to the team's collective effort. Lautaro Martinez was equally effusive in his praise, calling DiMarco "one of the best" after witnessing his teammate's creative masterclass.

The comprehensive victory maintains Inter's iron grip on the Serie A title race, with their eight-point cushion providing a comfortable buffer as the season enters its decisive phase. With AC Milan yet to play their weekend fixture, Inter have seized the initiative and sent a statement of intent that they have no plans to relinquish their crown without a fight. Their attacking statistics were overwhelming: 11 shots on target from 23 attempts, compared to Sassuolo's meager two on target from seven.

For Sassuolo, the defeat represents another painful chapter in a difficult campaign that sees them languishing near the bottom of the table. Their inability to contain Inter's attacking waves highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides, and questions will be asked about their defensive organization. Inter, meanwhile, continue to roll on with the kind of dominant performance that suggests they remain the team to beat in Italian football this season.