Serie A Regular Season - 33
Inter 3 - 0 FT Cagliari
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Esposito 23'
G. Borrelli 25'
HT
52' M. Thuram (F. Dimarco)
56' N. Barella
↓ G. Borrelli ↑P. Mendy 57'
↓ G. Gaetano ↑A. Deiola 57'
76' ↓ H. Mkhitaryan ↑P. Zielinski
76' ↓ M. Thuram ↑A. Bonny
76' ↓ F. Dimarco ↑Luis Henrique
↓ I. Sulemana ↑M. Folorunsho 76'
↓ A. Obert ↑G. Zappa 76'
85' ↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑D. Frattesi
↓ J. Pedro ↑A. Belotti 88'
89' ↓ N. Barella ↑A. Diouf
90'+2 P. Zielinski (D. Dumfries)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Josep Martínez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan de Vrij 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Nicolo Barella 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hakan Calhanoglu 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
88
Passes
7
Duels
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Federico Dimarco 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Francesco Pio Esposito
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Marcus Thuram
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Yann Sommer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christos Alexiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piotr Zielinski 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Mosconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
Elia Caprile 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Zé Pedro 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
53%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Yerry Mina
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Juan Rodríguez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Marco Palestra
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Michel Adopo 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
7
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Gianluca Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Adam Obert
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Sebastiano Esposito
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Gennaro Borrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Giuseppe Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alen Sherri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alberto Dossena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Othniël Raterink
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriele Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Deiola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Albarracín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semih Kılıçsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Belotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2025 | Cagliari | 0 - 2 | Inter | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 04/12/2025 | Inter | 3 - 1 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 12/28/2024 | Cagliari | 0 - 3 | Inter | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 04/14/2024 | Inter | 2 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 08/28/2023 | Cagliari | 0 - 2 | Inter | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 05/15/2022 | Cagliari | 1 - 3 | Inter | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
Inter Win
Cagliari Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +49
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +28
P: 33 GD: +29
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -24
P: 33 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 35 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 35 GD: -23
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nerazzurri Machine Grinds Down Sardinian Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A devastating second-half blitz cemented Inter’s march toward the title while plunging Cagliari deeper into the relegation mire.
The Stranglehold at the Meazza
The Stakes could not have been more polarized at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Inter chased championship glory; Cagliari fought for Serie A survival. The hosts immediately imposed a controlled possession (56%), suffocating the Islanders' midfield and dictating the tempo. Despite attempting 10 shots and winning 8 corners over 90 minutes, the visitors found no joy against a resolute defense marshalled by Stefan de Vrij. The Dutchman was an absolute wall, neutralizing any counter-attacking threat before it materialized. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' approach penned Cagliari back, turning the first half into a methodical waiting game. The breakthrough felt inevitable, though the visitors held their defensive shape admirably until the interval.
Four Minutes of Fury
The fragile Balance shattered shortly after the restart. In the 52nd minute, F. Dimarco picked out M. Thuram, who clinically breached the Sardinian rearguard to open the floodgates. Before the visitors could even reset their lines, the league leaders struck again. N. Barella doubled the advantage just four minutes later, breaking the Islanders' spirit entirely and removing any lingering Upset Factor. Barella ran the show from that moment forward, launching waves of attacks and recycling the ball effortlessly. Inter turned a tense tactical battle into a comfortable exhibition, exposing the harsh gap in quality between the top and bottom of the table.
Depth Does the Damage
With the match effectively won, the league leaders showcased their frightening squad depth. They managed the remaining minutes with supreme composure, keeping the ball and letting their opponents chase shadows. In the dying moments, substitute P. Zielinski added the final flourish. Arriving late into the box, he converted a sharp pass from D. Dumfries in the 90th minute to make it three. It was a complete masterclass. Inter remain untouchable at the summit with just six games left to play. For Cagliari, the performance showed initial grit, but they will urgently need to look for survival points elsewhere.
Key Questions
What made Nicolo Barella the Man of the Match?
While De Vrij took the official award, Barella’s 8.5 rating reflected his absolute midfield dominance and the crucial 56th-minute strike that broke the visitors.
What does this mean for Inter's season?
It cements their grip on first place. With only six games remaining, this commanding victory keeps them firmly on track for the league title.
How did substitute Nicolo Barella change the game?
Barella actually started the match, dictating the tempo from the opening whistle. His decisive goal early in the second half effectively killed the contest.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Inter Eye Scudetto Glory Against Desperate Cagliari
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A quintessential top-versus-bottom clash where Inter's championship dreams could accelerate, leaving Cagliari deeper in the relegation mire.
The Setup
The Stakes at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 17, 2026, could not be higher for the hosts. Sitting proudly at the summit of Serie A with 72 points, Inter are closing in on the title. Their Form remains incredibly solid, boasting the league's most lethal attack with 71 goals to their name. Conversely, Cagliari arrive in Milan enduring a miserable run, having lost four of their last five matches. The sheer gap in tactical quality means the Balance is heavily skewed toward the home side. The league leaders possess an array of difference-making Stars, including the prolific Lautaro Martínez and defensive linchpin A. Bastoni, making this a truly daunting proposition for the struggling Sardinians.
Key Battle
With the visitors almost certainly setting up to park the bus, the defining contest will feature the home side's relentless midfield passing engine up against the away side's deep, desperate defensive block. If the league leaders move the ball with their usual sweeping precision, the low block will inevitably fracture under the sustained pressure.
Our Prediction
Our expectation is a totally dominant home win, likely around 3-0. Cagliari will attempt to frustrate and delay the inevitable, but the relentless pressure and attacking width from the hosts will break them down well before halftime, turning the second period into a procession.