Inter Milan, fresh from securing a place in the Champions League’s final four, shift their focus back to defending their Serie A title when they face Bologna at Stadio Dall’Ara on Sunday evening.
Earlier this week, Inter triumphed over Bayern Munich across two legs to advance to the Champions League semi-finals. Now, they aim to keep their Scudetto hopes on track.
After a thrilling 2-1 victory in the first leg in Germany, Inter overcame an early setback in Wednesday’s San Siro return match, ultimately defeating the Bundesliga giants 4-3 on aggregate. Goals from captain Lautaro Martinez and former Bayern player Benjamin Pavard, scored just minutes apart around the hour mark, sealed a highly anticipated semi-final matchup against La Liga frontrunners Barcelona.
Two years after reaching the European final, the three-time champions are still in the hunt for a treble. Next week, they face rivals AC Milan in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final. In Serie A, Simone Inzaghi’s squad tops the table, with only Napoli posing a serious threat to their bid for consecutive titles.
Unbeaten in their last 13 matches across all competitions, Inter dominated struggling Cagliari last weekend with a 3-1 home win, strengthening their grip on first place. Martinez, back in top form, also found the net against the Sardinian side.
This season, Inter have surpassed 70 league goals at this stage for only the third time in six decades, averaging over two goals per game. However, their away form has faltered recently. After a run of eight road victories with seven clean sheets, they’ve managed just one win in their last six away matches in Italy.
With injuries and fatigue affecting an aging roster, Inter rank 10th in Serie A’s away form table during this stretch, making their trip to Bologna a potential challenge.
Since suffering a 6-1 defeat to Inter in late 2022, Bologna have become a tougher opponent, losing only once in their last four league and cup encounters with the Nerazzurri. A lively 2-2 draw in January’s reverse fixture sparked a strong run for the Emilian side, propelling them to the Coppa Italia semi-finals and up the Serie A table.
A remarkable run of six consecutive victories across all competitions had propelled Bologna into Serie A’s top four and edged them closer to a potential Coppa Italia final showdown with Inter. However, their momentum was halted last weekend with a disappointing defeat to Atalanta, a direct rival in the race for Champions League qualification.
The loss in Bergamo leaves Vincenzo Italiano’s side two points behind fourth-placed Juventus, with only six matches remaining in the season. The stakes couldn’t be higher—Bologna’s upcoming schedule is daunting, featuring clashes against AC Milan, Fiorentina, and Juventus. Another defeat now could derail their European ambitions, especially since they haven’t lost back-to-back league games in over a year.
This weekend’s match against league leaders Inter Milan presents both a challenge and an opportunity. A strong performance could reignite Bologna’s momentum, while an upset victory would not only boost their top-four hopes but also send a powerful message to their rivals. With so much on the line, Sunday’s encounter could define their season.
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