Inter Milan came from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 on Saturday, maintaining their unbeaten start to the Serie A season and moving two points clear at the top of the table. Bologna struck first through Tommaso Pobega in the 10th minute, but Marcus Thuram equalized just before halftime. Carlos Augusto and Ange-Yoan Bonny scored after the break to complete the comeback.
Bologna started aggressively
The home side took advantage of a difficult opening spell for Inter and went ahead through Pobega. Bologna’s pressure disrupted Inter’s buildup and forced the league leaders to play at a faster tempo than they wanted.
For much of the first half, the match looked capable of becoming another difficult evening for the visitors.
Thuram changed the momentum
Inter’s equalizer arrived just before halftime. Barella delivered a dangerous cross and Thuram attacked the space decisively, heading into the corner.
The timing mattered. Going into the break level prevented Bologna from protecting a lead and allowed Inter to reset tactically.
Carlos Augusto put Inter ahead
Inter increased their control after the restart and found the second goal through Carlos Augusto. The wing-back’s contribution reflected the attacking role Inter continue to demand from wide players in their system.
Bologna were forced to push higher after falling behind, creating more space for the visitors.
Bonny finished the comeback
Ange-Yoan Bonny added the third goal in the second half, ending Bologna’s realistic hopes of recovery.
Inter managed the closing stages without allowing the match to become chaotic.
The response after Champions League disappointment was important
Inter entered the match after a surprising home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League. A poor league result would have turned one setback into a broader concern.
Instead, the team showed the ability to separate competitions and respond immediately.
Six wins from seven league matches
The victory gave Inter 19 points from seven Serie A games, with six wins and one draw. That consistency has put them two points clear of Roma.
Remaining unbeaten through the first seven rounds provides a strong foundation for the title race.
Roma stayed close
AS Roma beat Genoa 2-0 on Saturday to remain within two points of Inter. Second-half goals from Santiago Castro and Emanuele Lulli secured the result.
The early table remains compressed enough that even a short run of dropped points could change the order quickly.
Thuram remains central to Inter’s attack
Thuram’s equalizer showed the value of his movement across the front line. He can stretch defenses, attack crosses and create space for teammates.
In a match where Inter struggled early, his ability to produce a decisive moment prevented Bologna from carrying a lead into halftime.
Wing-back production continues to matter
Carlos Augusto’s goal illustrated how Inter’s structure depends on wide players becoming attacking threats. Opponents cannot focus only on the central forwards.
That width makes the team difficult to defend once possession is established around the penalty area.
Bologna had reasons for encouragement
The final score was decisive, but Bologna’s opening phase showed they could trouble the league leaders. The challenge was sustaining that intensity and controlling Inter’s response after the equalizer.
Against title contenders, strong periods must often be converted into more than a one-goal advantage.
Inter leave Bologna with another title-level result
Winning after conceding first, and doing so immediately after a European disappointment, is the kind of result that can matter over a long season.
Inter remain unbeaten, lead Serie A and have shown they can win matches even when the opening plan does not work perfectly.
Sources
- Inter official match center, Oct. 17, 2026
- Reuters, Oct. 17, 2026
- Lega Serie A match information
