Inter Milan secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Bologna of their Serie A fixture at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The match, which came about on the 4th of January, 2026, noticed Inter Milan dominate each possession and probabilities, creating a major hole in efficiency in opposition to their guests. With 58% possession and 19 pictures, in comparison with Bologna’s 42% and 6 pictures, Inter’s tactical superiority was clear from the statistics.
The scoring opened within the thirty ninth minute when Piotr Zielinski struck a ravishing left-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, discovering the underside left nook of the web. This objective, assisted by Lautaro Martínez, set the tone for Inter’s aggressive play. The primary half ended with Inter main and looking out snug with their one-goal benefit.
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Shortly after the break, within the forty eighth minute, Lautaro Martínez, who had already made his mark with an help, headed residence from shut vary to double Inter’s lead. His objective got here from a well-executed nook by Hakan Çalhanoglu, highlighting Inter’s effectiveness in set-piece conditions. The crew’s momentum continued, and within the 74th minute, Marcus Thuram added a 3rd, capitalising on one other nook to place the sport seemingly out of Bologna’s attain.
Regardless of the scoreline, Bologna managed to tug one again within the 83rd minute by Santiago Castro, who scored from shut vary assisted by Charalampos Lykogiannis. Nonetheless, it was too little too late, and Inter Milan walked away with all three factors, additional solidifying their place within the Serie A standings.
Incidents: The story of the match
1′:
The match begins
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31′:
Alternative wasted. Jens Odgaard from Bologna makes an attempt a left-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, nevertheless it goes over the bar and to the fitting.
33′:
Missed alternative. Jens Odgaard from Bologna tried a header from the middle of the field, nevertheless it went simply extensive.
Inter Milan takes the lead with a rating of 1-0 in opposition to Bologna. Piotr Zielinski scores with a left-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, discovering the underside left nook. The help got here from Lautaro Martínez.
39′:
GOAL Internazionale: Piotr Zielinski (Internazionale) scores!
Piotr Zielinski scores objective quantity 2 within the competitors (14 matches)
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47′:
Alternative wasted! Santiago Castro from Bologna took a right-footed shot from the fitting aspect of the penalty space, nevertheless it simply went extensive. The help got here from Tommaso Pobega.
Inter Milan leads 2-0 in opposition to Bologna. Lautaro Martínez scores with a header from shut vary, directing the ball into the higher a part of the web. The help got here from Hakan Çalhanoglu, who delivered a cross following a nook kick.
48′:
GOAL Internazionale: Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale) scores!
Lautaro Martínez scores objective quantity 10 within the competitors (17 matches)
51′:
Alternative wasted. Manuel Akanji of Inter Milan took a right-footed shot from contained in the field that went simply extensive. The help got here from Hakan Çalhanoglu, who delivered a cross.
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Inter Milan leads Bologna 3-0. Marcus Thuram scores for Inter Milan, capitalizing on a nook with a close-range shot!
74′:
GOAL Internazionale: Marcus Thuram (Internazionale) scores!
Marcus Thuram scores objective quantity 5 within the competitors (12 matches)
Inter Milan leads Bologna 3-1. Santiago Castro from Bologna finds the again of the web with a left-footed shot from shut vary, proper within the heart of the objective. The help got here from Charalampos Lykogiannis, who delivered a exact cross.
83′:
GOAL Bologna: Santiago Castro (Bologna) scores!
Santiago Castro scores objective quantity 5 within the competitors (15 matches)
998′:
The referee whistles for the tip of the match
