Lautaro and Thuram Inspire Inter to End Bologna Hoodoo with 3-1 Victory

Key Takeaways:

• Inter secured a 3-1 triumph over Bologna at Giuseppe Meazza, breaking a run of only 2 wins in their previous 10 encounters
• Lautaro Martínez scored his 10th goal of the season and provided an assist, while Marcus Thuram also found the net
• Matteo Lavelli (born 2006) made his debut for Inter, coming on for Thuram in the 82nd minute

Inter Assert Their Dominance to Overcome Bologna

Inter ended their difficult spell against Bologna by delivering a commanding 3-1 win at Giuseppe Meazza. Prior to this fixture, Christian Chivu’s side had managed just 2 victories in their last 10 matches against the Rossoblu. However, powered by impressive performances from Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram, Inter took control early and rarely looked threatened.

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First Half: Zieliński Unlocks Bologna’s Defence

The hosts started at a frenetic pace with Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram testing Bologna goalkeeper Ravaglia within the opening moments. Bologna nearly responded in the 34th minute, when Odgaard saw his header fly inches wide of the post.

The breakthrough arrived in the 39th minute following an excellent team move. Marcus Thuram produced a stylish backheel to find Lautaro Martínez, who picked out Piotr Zieliński. He made no mistake, scoring with a powerful left-footed finish from the centre of the penalty area to hand Inter the lead.

Second Half: Lautaro Stars, Thuram Adds a Touch of Fortune

Inter struck again swiftly after the interval. In the 48th minute, Hakan Çalhanoğlu delivered a corner, and Lautaro Martínez rose above the defence to make it 2-0 with a header, notching his 10th goal of the season and extending his position as the league’s top scorer.

Lautaro remained a constant threat, rattling the crossbar in the 52nd minute and subsequently missing a one-on-one opportunity against Ravaglia.

The hosts increased their advantage in the 74th minute. Marcus Thuram, aided by a ricochet off his shoulder, diverted the ball into the net for Inter’s third goal.

Late Fightback and Lavelli’s First Appearance

Bologna found a consolation in the 83rd minute when a left-wing cross and some hesitation from Inter’s defenders allowed Santiago Castro to slide in and score, making it 3-1.

The contest also saw a milestone moment for Inter. In the 82nd minute, promising youngster Matteo Lavelli (born 2006) made his senior debut for the club, coming on as a substitute for Marcus Thuram.