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EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between Empoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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Bologna blew the Serie A title race wide open with a last-gasp 1-0 home victory against pacesetters and defending champions Inter. Fatigue got the better of the Nerazzurri as they succumbed to their hosts\u2019 relentless pressure right at the death.<\/strong><\/p>\n With injury ruling Marcus Thuram out of this high-stakes contest, Simone Inzaghi had a decision to make. Despite Marko Arnautovic\u2019s scintillating scoring record in 2025, the Inter manager went for Joaquin Correa instead, which eventually returned to haunt the reigning champions.<\/p>\n Serie A\u2019s most prolific side delivered arguably their weakest attacking performance this season. Furthermore, Bologna wasted a catalog of decent scoring chances down the final stretch, creating a common belief that Inter would get away with a robbery in Emilia-Romagna.<\/p>\n However, Vincenzo Italiano\u2019s side ultimately got the goal they admittedly deserved for a breathless sprint toward the final whistle. Riccardo Orsolini slotted home a jaw-dropping overhead kick in the dying seconds to condemn Inter to their first defeat since mid-February.<\/p>\n Bologna\u2019s triumph means there\u2019s nothing but goal difference to separate Inter and Napoli heading into the final five rounds. Without further ado, let\u2019s look at our player ratings.<\/p>\n Yann Sommer \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n With Bologna attempting just one feeble shot on target, it was a relatively straightforward evening for the Swiss goalkeeper. Orsolini\u2019s stunner was unstoppable.<\/p>\n Benjamin Pavard \u2013 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n The French star had a field day against juvenile Benjamin Dominguez, delivering another rock-solid performance after opening his Inter account against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Francesco Acerbi \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Never put his foot wrong and made Thijs Dallinga look anonymous with a calm, commanding display at the heart of the defense. Outstanding from the veteran!<\/p>\n Alessandro Bastoni \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Booked for pulling his opposition back early in the second half, Bastoni had to come off prematurely, though his performance didn\u2019t inspire much conviction even before the caution.<\/p>\n Matteo Darmian \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Barring sporadic attempts to trouble Bologna\u2019s backline, the experienced full-back had a relatively quiet game in an attacking sense but fared impressively at the back.<\/p>\n Nicolo Barella \u2013 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n Trusted to charge Inter forward with his usual dynamism and offensive flair, the diminutive midfielder didn\u2019t answer the call today as fatigue seemingly kicked in.<\/p>\n Hakan Calhanoglu \u2013 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n Inter fans probably can\u2019t remember the last time their talismanic playmaker made so many forced errors as today, one of which forced Henrikh Mkhitaryan to commit a bookable challenge.<\/p>\n Henrikh Mkhitaryan \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Age is just a number in the Armenian\u2019s case, as evidenced by yet another energetic showing, though his tireless runs often lacked end product and support in the final third.<\/p>\n Carlos Augusto \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Menace on the left flank, Augusto completed numerous overlapping runs even after switching to the center-back role, yet his decision-making frequently let him down.<\/p>\n Lautaro Martinez \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite failing to continue his scoring spree, El Toro worked his socks off at Dall\u2019Ara, heavily participating in the build-up and even providing additional support to his defense.<\/p>\n Joaquin Correa \u2013 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Inzaghi\u2019s decision to hand the Argentine a rare start on such a significant occasion backfired as he offered little threat up front, struggled with his hold-up play, and did nothing in front of goal.<\/p>\n Federico Dimarco \u2013 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n Davide Frattesi \u2013 5<\/strong><\/p>\n Mehdi Taremi \u2013 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Marko Arnautovic \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\nInter (3-5-2)<\/h2>\n
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