Inter Milan Battles Past Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A

Lautaro Martínez scores as Inter Milan defeats Cagliari 2-0

Inter Milan secures a 2-0 win over Cagliari in Serie A, thanks to Lautaro Martínez's early goal and dominant performance.

As the match wore on, Cagliari's fatigue became apparent, but Inter Milan's Francesco Pio Esposito...

Inter Milan secured a 2-0 win over Cagliari, thanks to an early goal from Lautaro Martínez, his 12th in 12 matches against the Rossoblu. The Nerazzurri dominated the game, with Hakan Calhanoglu's assertive tackle on Cagliari's Alberto Deiola in the second minute setting the tone for the intense match.

Inter aggressively pressured Cagliari, making it difficult for the hosts to advance from their own half. This strategy paid off when Inter captain Lautaro Martínez headed home from Alessandro Bastoni's floated cross in the ninth minute.

Cagliari struggled to respond, with Sebastiano Esposito failing to capitalize on a promising free-kick opportunity. The team continued to face difficulties in dispossessing Inter players, who seemed to be easing into a comfortable rhythm as the first half wore on.

Cagliari's midfielders, Michael Folorunsho and Alessandro Deiola, struggled to maintain possession, with sloppy play leading to quick turnovers. Despite this, the hosts managed to stay in the game at halftime, thanks to Inter Milan's inability to capitalize on their scoring chances.

Three points for Inter! 👏#CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/niNfL8dRx8

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 27, 2025

The second half began with Cagliari showing some much-needed urgency, managing to disrupt Inter Milan's flow and create some opportunities. However, their efforts were short-lived, and Inter Milan eventually regained control of the game.

Inter Milan's attacking play proved more incisive, with Hakan Calhanoglu's shot hitting the post and Marcus Thuram's effort brilliantly saved by Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile. Despite dominating possession, Inter struggled to find the back of the net until Lautaro Martínez's early goal gave them the lead.

Cagliari's attempts to equalize were marked by wayward shots and missed chances. A late header from Folorunsho hit the woodwork, summing up the hosts' frustrating night. Despite their best efforts, Cagliari couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately falling to a 2-0 defeat.

As the match wore on, Cagliari's fatigue became apparent, but Inter Milan's Francesco Pio Esposito sealed the win with his first Serie A goal, firing in the decisive shot to wrap up the points for Inter Milan.

Alessandro Bastoni is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆#CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/iE6mnXAjTa

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 27, 2025

Henrikh Mkhitaryan orchestrated a brilliant performance all evening, contributing to Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Cagliari. This win marks Inter Milan's fourth in 11 away games, showcasing their resilience on the road. In head-to-head matchups against Cagliari, Inter Milan has been dominant, losing only once in their last 16 league encounters, with 13 wins and two draws.

Key Highlights

Lautaro Martínez's Early Strike: Martínez scored his 12th goal in 12 matches against Cagliari, giving Inter Milan an early lead.

Inter Milan's Dominance: The Nerazzurri controlled the game, outpossessing Cagliari 65.9% to 34.1%.

Cagliari's Struggles: Despite their recent four-match winning streak, Cagliari failed to capitalize on their chances, ultimately succumbing to Inter Milan's pressure.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Inter Milan (65.9%), Cagliari (34.1%)
• Shots on Target: Inter Milan (1), Cagliari (0)
• Total Shots: Inter Milan (18), Cagliari (6)

Next Matches

Inter Milan: Faces Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A on September 21 doesn't apply here as the current match already happened; their next match would be against Slavia Prague or another scheduled match.

Cagliari: Hosts Udinese in the Italian Serie A on October 5