Inter Milan 4-1 Cremonese: “Total Dominance” – Four Key Factors | OneFootball

The performance of Inter Milan in their 4-1 win over Cremonese at San Siro wasn’t just convincing, it was total.

As the Corriere dello Sport describes, “there’s physical dominance, tactical dominance, and aggressive dominance but what Inter produced was total dominance, combining all of them.”

The Nerazzurri were “imposing, monstrous, almost excessive” in a first half that left the visitors stunned.

The win, which temporarily sent Inter 4th in Serie A, reflected how Cristian Chivu’s side have evolved into a more complete and ruthless team.

The Key Factors As Inter Milan Dominate Cremonese In 4-1 Win

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Nicolo Barella #23 of FC Internazionale Milano kicks the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The first factor was Inter’s ball recovery, executed with rare aggression for an Italian team; seven balls won in the final third, more than double the Serie A average.

Second, verticality: this Inter waste no time in transition, using quick, minimal passing to reach the strikers.

Third was the use of Barella as a regista.

With Calhanoglu rested, the Sardinian “fully convinced” in the role, compensating for technique with intensity and vision.

Finally, the attack: with Bonny and Pio Esposito offering fresh options, Lautaro no longer has to exhaust himself linking play.

Chivu now has “a quartet of forwards” he can rotate freely without losing balance.

A complete, aggressive Inter and one, the CdS concludes, “that makes the rest of Serie A tremble.”