Brazil Wingback & MOTM In Atalanta 0-2 Inter Milan Explains Goal Celebration: “For A Friend” | OneFootball

Carlos Augusto soaked up the limelight as Inter Milan’s standout performer in Sunday’s 2-0 Serie A victory at Atalanta.

Speaking to SportTV via FCInterNews, the 26-year-old offered his verdict on the game and explained his goal celebration.

With the match evenly-poised at 0-0 at the start of the second half, Augusto’s header shifted the momentum in Inter’s favor.

Subsequently, Lautaro Martinez scored a late goal to clear all doubts and seal Atalanta’s eighth consecutive loss against the Nerazzurri.

Meanwhile, the former Monza wingback added to his Serie A tally this season.

Indeed, he has netted three league goals this term despite mostly playing second fiddle to Federico Dimarco.

However, with the Italian star injured, Augusto had a chance to prove his worth to Simone Inzaghi.

And a ‘Man of the Match’ award was a perfect way to repay Inzaghi’s trust.

Inter Milan Star Carlos Augusto Explains His Goal Celebration

Augusto refused to hide his excitement for helping Inter halt a four-game winless league run away from home.

“I’m happy to have scored,” he said after the match. “I work hard for the team, and we played a great match.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“It wasn’t easy to play here against Atalanta, but I’m happy for the team because we secured a very important win for the league.”

Meanwhile, he also praised his teammates for a scintillating performance in Bergamo.

“We know how difficult it is to face them at home, but the team stayed very focused and showed a lot of confidence.

“The feeling after the goal was pure joy, especially seeing how the team celebrated together.

“We knew it was going to be a tough match. It was a great team performance.”

Finally, he explained his goal celebration.

“It was a celebration that a friend of mine used to do when he played in my hometown, so I did it for him.”