Inter Milan faced Atalanta in a tightly contested match that ended in a draw, complicating their pursuit of the Serie A title, especially as AC Milan secured a win against Lazio. The equalizing goal for Atalanta sparked controversy, primarily due to a play where Inter's Dumfries went down after allegedly being touched by Sulemana, allowing Krstovic to score from close range after Sommer's save. Despite protests from Inter, the referee validated the goal after a VAR review and penalized Inter's Chivu with a red card for dissent.

In addition to the events leading to the goal, Inter had further complaints regarding a potential foul in the penalty area involving players Frattesi and Scalvini. Video evidence suggested there was contact, but the referee chose not to award a penalty. This decision has fueled further outrage among Inter fans and players, as their championship hopes hang by a thread with just five points separating them from the top.