Genoa 1-2 Inter Milan – Rusty Nerazzurri Top The Serie Over Christmas | OneFootball

Inter Milan squeaked past Genoa in a dramatic Serie A showdown at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday evening.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, Inter’s performance at the Marassi flattered to deceive despite a positive result.

Cristian Chivu steered the Nerazzurri back to the top of the Serie A standings ahead of the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana.

Indeed, the San Siro giants took advantage of AC Milan and Napoli’s slip-ups against Sassuolo and Udinese, respectively.

Therefore, they will spend Christmas at the top of the tree.

Inter Milan Squeeze Past Genoa to Spend Christmas at Serie A Top

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Yann Bisseck opened the scoring before Lautaro Martinez doubled Inter’s lead on the stroke of halftime.

Furthermore, Inter appeared to be in complete control of proceedings before Vitinha pulled one back for the Griffins.

Vitinha’s goal reignited the contest, turning what looked like a routine win into a nervy finale.

However, Inter did well to prevent Genoa from creating more chances down the final stretch.

Despite grabbing three precious points, Inter’s showing forced Chivu to take an unusual step at the Marassi.

Indeed, he sacrificed a striker for a midfielder, taking off Lautaro in favor of Andy Diouf to protect the lead.