In Bologna, Inter found a way through an awkward afternoon without Lautaro Martínez. The Nerazzurri travelled without the Argentine forward, sidelined by a muscle strain, yet returned north with a 3-1 victory and a useful piece of breathing room at the top of the table.
Ange-Yoan Bonny was among the scorers for Inter, whose away win carried them into sole possession of first place for now. Lazio still have a match to play and could draw level, but Inter’s response in Emilia-Romagna ensured that the leaders’ position remained theirs at the close of the day.
Inter’s answer without Martínez
Martínez’s absence removed a familiar focal point from Inter’s attack, but the visitors managed the occasion well against Bologna. The 3-1 result underlined the depth available to the Nerazzurri and gave Bonny a notable contribution in a match that strengthened their early standing.
The league picture is not fully settled until Lazio take the field, though Inter have placed the pressure firmly on their rivals. For one Sunday evening at least, Bologna’s porticoes were the setting for a win that left the Nerazzurri alone at the summit.
