Inter on fire, 3 - 1 victory over Bologna at San Siro

Inter keep their league momentum going with a 3-1 victory over Bologna on matchday 18. Chivu's side put on a dominant display, scoring three goals and creating many opportunities, while Ravaglia was the standout for the visitors.

The Nerazzurri took the lead through Zielinski in the 39th minute with an incredible left-footed finish, set up by Lautaro. Early in the second half, the captain scored to make it two to the good, heading in Calhanoglu's corner. The third goal came in the 74th minute, with Thuram cleverly flicking a corner into the net. Towards the end, Matteo Lavelli, born in 2006, made his first-team debut, before Castro's goal made it 3-1.

After 17 matches, Inter remain at the top of the table with 39 points, ahead of Milan (38) and Napoli (37). The Nerazzurri will return to action on Wednesday at 20:45 CET against Parma.

INTER 3-1 BOLOGNA | SCORESHEET

Goalscorers: 39' Zielinski (I), 49' Lautaro (I), 74' Thuram (I), 83' Castro (B)

INTER (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 31 Bisseck, 25 Akanji, 95 Bastoni (30 Carlos Augusto 76'); 11 Luis Henrique, 23 Barella (22 Mkhitaryan 68'), 20 Calhanoglu (8 Sucic 68'), 7 Zielinski, 32 Dimarco; 9 Thuram (53 Lavelli 83'), 10 Lautaro (94 Esposito 76'). Substitutes: 13 J. Martinez, 60 Taho, 6 De Vrij, 15 Acerbi, 16 Frattesi, 43 Cocchi, 50 Cinquegrano. Head Coach: Cristian Chivu.

BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): 13 Ravaglia; 2 Holm (20 Zortea 68'), 14 Heggem, 26 Lucumí (41 Vitik 46'), 22 Lykogiannis; 6 Moro (4 Pobega 46'), 19 Ferguson; 28 Cambiaghi ( 7 Orsolini 68'), 21 Odgaard (8 Freuler 79'), 11 Rowe; 9 Castro. Substitutes: 25 Pessina, 82 Franceschelli, 16 Casale, 17 Immobile, 24 Dallinga, 29 De Silvestri, 30 Dominguez, 33 Miranda, 77 Sulemana, 80 Fabbian. Head Coach: Vincenzo Italiano.

Yellow cards: Calhanoglu (I), Bastoni (I), Barella (I), Viktik (B), Rowe (B), Lykogiannis (B) Added time: 2', 4'

Referee: Guida Assistant referees: Ceccon, Laudato Fourth official: Marinelli VAR: Ghersini Assistant VAR: Maresca