Inter Milan Falls Short in Bologna: 1-0 Loss Ends Top Spot Dominance

In a dramatic Serie A match on Sunday, April 20, Inter Milan was defeated 1-0 by Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with a last-minute goal by Riccardo Orsolini in the 90+4th minute. This loss has seen Inter's points at the top of the Serie A table matched by Napoli, with the only difference being goal difference.

The match was a hard-fought battle for both sides, but in the final moments, Orsolini’s spectacular strike dealt a devastating blow to the Nerazzurri. Despite dominating possession and control for much of the game, Inter was unable to capitalize on their usual attacking prowess, and fatigue seemed to hinder their creativity.

The high-pressure schedule and mounting expectations appeared to be taking a toll on Simone Inzaghi's squad.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/carlo-ancelotti-saudi-arabia-national-team-rumors Goalkeeper Yann Sommer had little to do throughout the game, facing just one shot on target—a brilliant effort from Orsolini that proved impossible to stop.

Inter’s defense showed resilience, with Francesco Acerbi putting in a standout performance, particularly in neutralizing Bologna's Thijs Dallinga. Benjamin Pavard was also solid on the right side, but Alessandro Bastoni’s performance was more erratic, ultimately being substituted after receiving a yellow card.

Despite the solid defensive performance, Inter couldn’t hold onto the draw, and the late goal exposed their vulnerabilities. Hakan Calhanoglu struggled, with misplaced passes and a lack of sharp decision-making.

His tiredness was evident, and a key mistake led to Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s foul, which resulted in a yellow card. Similarly, Nicolo Barella, usually the engine of Inter’s attack, couldn't spark the team’s usual offensive flair.

In the forward line, Lautaro Martinez worked hard, contributing both in attack and defense, but failed to find the back of the net. Joaquin Correa, given a rare chance to start, was disappointing, showing little threat and failing to make an impact.

His lackluster performance raised questions about Inzaghi’s tactical decisions.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/mohamed-salah-breaks-record-heskey-rates-henry-higher Although this loss is a setback, it's far from the end for Inter.

The team must regroup and recharge if they are to stay in the title race. With a few crucial games remaining, Inzaghi must focus on player rotation, motivation, and efficiency to prevent further slip-ups.

Inter's dominance in Serie A has been clear, but Bologna’s victory serves as a reminder that mental strength and stamina are just as important as quality. Inzaghi will need to address these issues swiftly if Inter is to maintain their pursuit of the Scudetto.

The road ahead is still challenging, but the Nerazzurri have the quality to overcome these obstacles and reclaim their position at the summit.