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Serie A Preview: Bologna vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

April 19, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Bologna's first match on Easter Sunday since 1978 couldn't be more complex as they meet Serie A pacesetters Inter in a 'must-win' fixture at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Victory has become imperative for the Rossoblu after a 2-0 loss at Atalanta last weekend diminished their top-four chances.

Lautaro Martinez scored a pivotal goal on Wednesday after Bayern Munich got the lead, paving the way for the qualification to the semifinals.

Lautaro Martinez Further Etches His Name in Inter Folklore

April 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Lautaro Martinez scored a pivotal goal on Wednesday shortly after Bayern Munich got the lead, paving the way for the qualification to the Champions League semifinals. It’s his 150th since joining the team. He entered a very select group of legends.

Inter have struggled out of the gate but aren’t panicking about the early results. They believe most of their problems stem from the summer preparation.

Inter Player Ratings vs Bayern Munich: El Toro Leads By Example

April 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Inter had to survive a late drama to overcome Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League quarter-final tie. Simone Inzaghi's side pulled off a nerve-shredding 2-2 draw at the San Siro to reach the semi-finals as 4-3 aggregate winners.

Champions League Preview: Inter vs Bayern Munich – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

April 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for the second leg of a mouth-watering Champions League quarter-final tie between Inter and Bayern Munich. Simone Inzaghi's charges head into proceedings on the front foot after taking an all-important first-leg lead at the Allianz Arena last weekend.

A few people at Inter, including coach Simone Inzaghi, would like to keep Marko Arnautovic since he’s a locker-room leader and well-liked by everybody.

Inter Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Arnautovic Reigns Supreme

April 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter extended their unbeaten run against Cagliari to 11 matches in all competitions with a routine 3-1 home win. Simone Inzaghi's charges put on a dominant performance at the San Siro to temporarily steer six points away from second-placed Napoli.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Cagliari – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

April 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Inter Milan's pursuit of a second consecutive Scudetto continues against Serie A relegation combatants Cagliari on Saturday late afternoon. While the hosts chase glory at the top, the visitors fight tooth and nail to stay afloat, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with everything on the line for both sides.

Inter want to retain all their stars next summer, unlike in the previous ones, and have set a sky-high valuation for Alessandro Bastoni, who’s routinely pursued by the top European clubs.

Inter Sustain Massive Injury Blow Ahead of Bayern Munich Clash

April 5, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Inter star center-back Alessandro Bastoni sustained a worrying knee injury during Saturday's Sere A away match against Parma. Simone Inzaghi had to take his trusted ally off at halftime due to an alleged injury scare.

A few big teams have recovered meaningful pieces from the infirmary heading into Round 31, in particular Inter, Lazio, and Juventus.

Inter, Juventus, and Lazio Get Relevant Injury Boosts

April 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

A few big teams have recovered meaningful pieces from the infirmary heading into Round 31, in particular Inter, Lazio, and Juventus. The Nerazzurri will welcome back Lautaro Martinez, who has sat out the past two fixtures.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Udinese – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

March 28, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Udinese Leave a comment

Inter return to Serie A action after March's international break with a routine-looking home clash against mid-table Udinese. Stadio Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for this high-stakes encounter as the reigning holders bid to stay on the upward trajectory.

Inter won’t have two of their main stars, Lautaro Martinez and Denzel Dumfries, against Udinese on Sunday and perhaps also versus Milan in the Coppa Italia.

Inter Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead of Resumption

March 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter won’t have two of their main stars, Lautaro Martinez and Denzel Dumfries, against Udinese on Sunday and perhaps also for the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Milan. Both withdrew from international duties early.

Ederson is thriving in his second Atalanta season, and Newcastle United have set sights on him as they seek a Sandro Tonali substitute.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Inter: Ederson Blackout Sums Up Woeful Night

March 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Atalanta slipped to a dismal 2-0 home loss to runaway Serie A leaders Inter on Sunday night, perhaps waving goodbye to their Scudetto hopes. Gian Piero Gasperini's charges extended their dreadful losing run against the Nerazzurri to eight consecutive matches.

Inter Player Ratings vs Atalanta: South American Show in Bergamo