Nicolo Barella delivered a standout performance in Inter Milan\u2019s commanding 3-0 victory over Cagliari and used his post-match moment in the spotlight to dedicate the win to goalkeeper Josep Martinez, paying tribute to the Spaniard after what the midfielder described as a difficult personal period.<\/p>\n
Barella<\/a> earned the Panini Player of the Match award after scoring Inter\u2019s second goal at San Siro, adding to Marcus Thuram\u2019s opener in a dominant display that moved the Nerazzurri to the brink of a historic 21st Scudetto.<\/p>\n When San Siro erupted with chants of \u201cwe will win the tricolore,\u201d Barella allowed himself a rare moment of optimism, with quotes via FCInterNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe\u2026 It obviously feels good because we know how much it means to us. Last season was a beautiful but difficult one that taught us a lot. Now we need to win, recreating this atmosphere was fundamental.\u201d<\/p>\n Inter 3-0 Cagliari \u2013 Barella Dedicates MOTM Award To Martinez After Difficult Personal Period<\/p>\n However, the most touching moment came when Barella was asked about the individual award.<\/p>\n Rather than keeping it for himself, he was characteristically generous.<\/p>\n \u201cWe all won it, when you go onto the pitch and give everything you have, results come.\u201d<\/p>\n