Inter Milan defeated AS Roma 5-2 in a Serie A match at San Siro, Milan, on Sunday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez. The victory gave Inter a nine-point lead at the top of the table and gave them a forerunner to the upcoming clash between AC Milan and third-placed Napoli. The game was marked by a 59-second lead when Thuram set up Martinez for his first goal, followed by Martinez's second goal in the second half. Additionally, Nicolo Barella added a fifth and a fifth for the hosts, while Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini managed to pull one back.