Inter achieved a significant win against Bologna on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy. With this victory, Inter accumulated 39 points, maintaining their position as the sole leader heading into Serie A Week 18. Chivu's squad kicked off 2026 in style, marking their fifth consecutive win in the league. They are currently one point ahead of Milan, who have 38 points, and two points ahead of Napoli, sitting at 37.

In the match, Inter Milan triumphed over Bologna with a score of 3-1, avenging their earlier defeat in the Supercoppa semi-final on December 19th, where the Rossoblù had won on penalties.

On the other hand, Bologna can find some solace, albeit with a tinge of bitterness, from Ravaglia's outstanding performance, as he was instrumental in saving numerous dangerous attempts from Lautaro and Thuram, along with Castro's goal. Unfortunately for the Rossoblù, their winless streak in Serie A continues, dating back to November 22nd.

⚫️🔵  Inter 1 - 0 Bologna 🔴🔵

⚽️   Inter took the lead in the 39th minute. Piotr Zielinski scored with a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Lautaro Martínez.

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⚫️🔵 Inter 2 - 0 Bologna 🔴🔵

⚽️ Inter is shining at the Meazza! In the 48th minute, Captain Lautaro Martínez netted a goal with a header from very close range to the high center. Hakan Çalhanoglu provided the assist after a corner kick conceded by Federico Ravaglia.



 



 



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2025– 2026 Italian Serie A Week 18

Inter - Bologna
Sunday 4 January 2026
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Milan, Italy

20:45

Referee: GUIDA
Assistants: CECCON – LAUDATO
IV: MARINELLI
VAR: GHERSINI
AVAR: MARESCA

⚽️ Goals:

🟨 Yellow Cards:

✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:

⚫️🔵    Lineup INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez.  

Subs: Martinez, Taho, De Vrij, Sucic, Acerbi, Frattesi, Mkhitaruan, Carlos Augusto, Cocchi, Cinquegrano, Lavelli, Esposito

Coach: Cristian Chivu

🔴🔵   Lineup BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Holm, Heggem, Lucumì, Lykogiannis; Moro, Ferguson; Rowe, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Castro.

Subs:Pes sina, Franceschelli, Pobega, Orsolini, Freuler, Casale, Immobile, Zortea, Dallinga, De Silvestri, Dominguez, Miranda, Vitik, Sulemana, Fabbian

Coach: Vincenzo Italiano



 
Click the video to watch Inter 3 - 1 Bologna highlights on Sunday 4 January 2026