1 for just its third win of the season, with second-half goals from Thiago Motta and Coutinho Saturday. The victory at the San Siro lifted the Nerazzurri three points clear of the relegation zone. Having hit the crossbar twice in the first half, Inter took the lead in the 54th minute following a free kick from Ricardo Alvarez. Giampaolo Pazzini flicked the ball on to Thiago Motta, whose goal from the edge of the box was allowed despite appearing offside. Coutinho then finished off a swift counterattack with a low shot from the edge of the area in the 60th. Argentine forward Joaquin Larrivey pulled one back for Cagliari in the 88th by redirecting a pass from the center of the area. Villarreal edges Betis In Spain, Borja Valero's first-half goal gave Villarreal a 1-0 win over the visiting Real Betis Saturday for its third win of the Spanish league season. Valero, a midfielder pressed into attack with Villarreal missing injured strikers Giuseppe Rossi and Nilmar, was rewarded for his strong overall performance when he finished off a counterattack with a deft chip in the 21st minute. After a good start to the season, Betis' winless slump extended to eight straight games as it failed to turn its greater possession into an equalizer. Later, leader Real Madrid visits third-place Valencia after second-place Barcelona hosts Zaragoza.
