It was Inter's 11th successive victory this season, tying the league's record that was set by Roma last year.

Inter remained in top spot with 48 points, seven ahead of title challengers Roma who defeated Cagliari 2-0.

Atalanta took the lead before the interval through playmaker Cristiano Doni who unleashed an unstoppable shot from the edge of the area.

Figo was fielded after the interval and his inch-perfect cross five minutes after the hour mark found Adriano's head for the equalizer.

It was the Brazilian's first league goal this season.

In the 75th minute, Figo stepped up to deliver a venomous free-kick that was converted by Atalanta's Simone Loria into the net as he attempted to clear the ball.