The 18th round of the 2025/26 Serie A season featured another key match, with Inter Milan, playing at home at the San Siro, defeating Bologna 3-1 thanks to goals from Zielinski, Lautaro, and Thuram.

Six minutes into the match, Inter Milan launched an attack with a cross. Lautaro Martinez met the ball in the penalty area and took a shot, but it was saved by Bologna goalkeeper Ravalia. In the 8th minute, Lautaro Martinez dealt with the defense and passed the ball diagonally to Thuram, who then entered the penalty area and fired a low shot, but it was saved by Ravalia.

In the 19th minute, Lautaro intercepted the ball and passed it across the penalty area, but Thuram's shot was blocked by an opposing player as he prepared to receive it. In the 26th minute, Inter Milan won a corner kick, and Bastoni's header in the penalty area was cleared by Bologna goalkeeper Lavala.

In the 39th minute, Lautaro dribbled into the edge of the penalty area and crossed the ball, where Zielinski immediately fired a low shot into the net, giving Inter Milan a 1-0 lead over Bologna. In the 43rd minute, Inter Milan created an attacking opportunity, with Lautaro receiving the ball and shooting, but the shot was blocked by Bologna goalkeeper Lavala.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Dimarco dribbled into the penalty area but his shot was saved by Bologna goalkeeper Lavarilla. In the 48th minute, Çalhanoğlu took a corner kick, and Lautaro Martinez headed the ball into the net, giving Inter Milan a 2-0 lead over Bologna.

In the 52nd minute, Barella won possession and launched an attack. Lautaro received a cross from Thuram and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 61st minute, Inter Milan took a free kick, and Lautaro's shot was saved by Bologna goalkeeper Lavala.

In the 68th minute, Inter Milan substituted Mkhitaryan for Barella. In the 74th minute, Dimarco took a corner kick, and Thuram shouldered the ball into the goal, extending Inter Milan's lead to 3-0.

In the 83rd minute, Santiago Castro received a pass from Leco Giannis and slid in to score, helping Bologna pull one back to 1-3.

Inter Milan ultimately defeated Bologna 3-1 at home. After securing their fifth consecutive victory, Inter Milan currently sits atop the league table with 39 points, one point ahead of second-placed AC Milan.