Inter’s Firepower Fires Up the Meazza: Martinez and Thuram Lead the Charge Against Bologna
4 January 2026
Lineups and Stakes
Inter Milan coach Cristian Kevo revealed his starting XI for the visit of Bologna at Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday, kick-starting the 18th round of Serie A. Inter will rely on Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram up front, with Piotr Zielinski stepping into midfield in place of Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The aim is to avenge a recent cup defeat to Bologna and push the championship race further in their favor.
Inter’s approach remains attack-minded, pairing a familiar spine with a dynamic forward line, while Bologna will look to balance resilience with incisive counters as they travel to Milan.
Match Context
Inter finished 2025 as league leaders, winning seven of their last eight Serie A games. A victory would lift them to 39 points, briefly ahead of Milan (with a game in hand) and Napoli, who sit close behind. Bologna, eager to rebound, will hope to sting the hosts on the counter and keep the gap tight.
Inter’s prior meeting with Bologna in the Super Cup semi-final ended in a defeat on penalties, adding extra incentive for tonight’s clash.
Two punchlines to keep you smiling: Punchline 1: If Inter win, the trophy shelf might need a bigger home. Punchline 2: If not, the press box will still serve great coffee while we pretend nothing happened.
