Inter cruise past Lazio at San Siro to claim first place after 11 rounds. Lautaro strikes early, Bonny seals it, and Chivu’s side enter the international break level on points with Roma but ahead on head-to-head.
Inter are back on top. With an authoritative 2-0 victory over Lazio, Christian Chivu’s men moved to 24 points, joining Roma at the summit of Serie A while edging ahead on goal difference and direct results.
It took the Nerazzurri just three minutes to break the deadlock. Lautaro Martínez — in vintage form — received a through ball on the edge of the area and curled a precise shot past Provedel for his ninth goal of the season. From there, Inter managed the tempo with maturity, allowing Lazio little space to react.
In the second half, the pattern didn’t change. Inter remained in control, and in the 61st minute, Bonny doubled the lead with a composed finish after being set up by Dimarco. The hosts thought they had made it 3-0 through Zielinski, but VAR ruled the goal out for a handball by Dimarco earlier in the move.
Lazio struggled to create danger throughout the match. Dia and Zaccagni were neutralized, while Guendouzi and Basic lost the midfield battle against the combination of Barella and Calhanoglu. The Biancocelesti’s winless streak away from home continues, while Inter — clinical and compact — head into the international break in first place and full of confidence.
Match Report
Scorers:
3’ Lautaro Martínez (Inter), 61’ Bonny (Inter)
Inter (3-5-2):
Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries (56′ Carlos Augusto), Barella, Calhanoglu (81′ Frattesi), Sucic (56′ Zielinski), Dimarco; Bonny, Lautaro (71′ Thuram).
Coach: Chivu.
Lazio (4-3-3):
Provedel; Lazzari (69′ Pellegrini), Gila, Romagnoli (Provstgaard), Marusic; Guendouzi, Cataldi (65′ Vecino), Basic; Isaksen (65′ Noslin), Dia (65′ Pedro), Zaccagni.
Coach: Sarri.
Referee: Manganiello
Yellow cards: Akanji, Sucic, Dumfries (Inter); Zaccagni (Lazio)
Red cards: None
