The Inter Milan squad played a convincing game, securing a 3-1 win over Cagliari and putting pressure on second-place Napoli in the Serie A standings. Marko Arnautovic was a key player, opening the scoring in the 13th minute with a powerful shot from a loose ball in the box. He doubled the lead 13 minutes later, setting up Lautaro Martínez with a sensational first-time pass that the Argentine striker finished calmly.
For a brief seven minutes after halftime, Cagliari’s hope was reignited when Piccoli scored, making it 2-1. However, the visitors’ joy was short-lived as Bisseck headed in a Dimarco cross, restoring the Inter Milan’s two-goal cushion. The win marks Inter Milan’s third consecutive victory, with Lautaro Martínez scoring his third goal in four games.
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi gave some of his key players a breather in the second half, substituting in Marcus Thuram and Bastoni, while Lautaro Martínez, Çalhanoglu, and Dimarco came off. The Italian striker’s substitution was due to physical complaints. With this win, Inter Milan stays focused on their Champions League quarterfinal return leg against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, where they hold a one-goal advantage.