Internazionale x Bologna - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Inter Milan secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Bologna in their Serie A fixture at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The match, which took place on the 4th of January, 2026, saw Inter Milan dominate both possession and chances, creating a significant gap in performance against their visitors. With 58% possession and 19 shots, compared to Bologna's 42% and 6 shots, Inter's tactical superiority was clear from the statistics.

The scoring opened in the 39th minute when Piotr Zielinski struck a beautiful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner of the net. This goal, assisted by Lautaro Martínez, set the tone for Inter's aggressive play. The first half ended with Inter leading and looking comfortable with their one-goal advantage.

Shortly after the break, in the 48th minute, Lautaro Martínez, who had already made his mark with an assist, headed home from close range to double Inter's lead. His goal came from a well-executed corner by Hakan Çalhanoglu, highlighting Inter's effectiveness in set-piece situations. The team's momentum continued, and in the 74th minute, Marcus Thuram added a third, capitalising on another corner to put the game seemingly out of Bologna's reach.

Despite the scoreline, Bologna managed to pull one back in the 83rd minute through Santiago Castro, who scored from close range assisted by Charalampos Lykogiannis. However, it was too little too late, and Inter Milan walked away with all three points, further solidifying their position in the Serie A standings.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Opportunity wasted. Jens Odgaard from Bologna attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the right.

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Missed opportunity. Jens Odgaard from Bologna attempted a header from the center of the box, but it went just wide.

Inter Milan takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Bologna. Piotr Zielinski scores with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner. The assist came from Lautaro Martínez.

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GOAL Internazionale: Piotr Zielinski (Internazionale) scores!

Piotr Zielinski scores goal number 2 in the competition (14 matches)

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Opportunity wasted! Santiago Castro from Bologna took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it just went wide. The assist came from Tommaso Pobega.

Inter Milan leads 2-0 against Bologna. Lautaro Martínez scores with a header from close range, directing the ball into the upper part of the net. The assist came from Hakan Çalhanoglu, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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GOAL Internazionale: Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale) scores!

Lautaro Martínez scores goal number 10 in the competition (17 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Manuel Akanji of Inter Milan took a right-footed shot from inside the box that went just wide. The assist came from Hakan Çalhanoglu, who delivered a cross.

Inter Milan leads Bologna 3-0. Marcus Thuram scores for Inter Milan, capitalizing on a corner with a close-range shot!

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GOAL Internazionale: Marcus Thuram (Internazionale) scores!

Marcus Thuram scores goal number 5 in the competition (12 matches)

Inter Milan leads Bologna 3-1. Santiago Castro from Bologna finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from close range, right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Charalampos Lykogiannis, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Bologna: Santiago Castro (Bologna) scores!

Santiago Castro scores goal number 5 in the competition (15 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match