The fourth round of the 2025/26 Serie A season continued with Inter Milan, playing at the San Siro Stadium, defeating Sassuolo 2-1 with a goal from Dimarco and an own goal from the opponent.

Seven minutes into the match, Inter Milan created an attacking opportunity. Augusto received the ball and drove all the way into the penalty area before shooting, but the ball was blocked by Sassuolo goalkeeper Muric and went out of bounds. In the 11th minute, Sassuolo striker Laurante received a long pass from his teammate and shot from the penalty area, but was blocked by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez.

In the 14th minute, Barella broke through the defense and passed the ball. Petar Susic received the ball and passed it back from the penalty area. The unguarded Dimarco took advantage of the opportunity and made a low shot to help Inter Milan take the lead 1-0.

In the 19th minute, Sassuolo attempted a counterattack. Berardi dribbled into the penalty area and, after a defensive challenge, fired a shot wide of the target. In the 21st minute, Barrera connected with a diagonal pass from Çalhanoğlu and fired a lob from near the top of the penalty area, but the ball went high. In the 28th minute, Dumfries broke through the defense and Thuram's shot went wide.

In the 31st minute, Çalhanoğlu tackled Sassuolo midfielder Koné and was given a yellow card by the referee. In the 40th minute, Dumfries sent a cross from the right, and Pio Esposito took the ball and shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Barella passed the ball from the penalty area, and Dumfries' shot was blocked by an opposing player. In the 52nd minute, Sassuolo organized an attack, and Lauriente took the ball and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 61st minute, Pio Esposito combined with a teammate to shoot from the top of the penalty area, but it went wide.

In the 67th minute, Dimarco passed the ball back to the front of the goal, and Pio Esposito's hook shot was saved by Sassuolo goalkeeper Muric. In the 75th minute, Lautaro took the ball into the penalty area and made a cross. Barella pushed the ball forward, but the ball was saved by Sassuolo goalkeeper Muric.

In the 81st minute, Inter Milan's corner kick was cleared, and Augusto shot from the top of the penalty area in the melee. The ball hit Sassuolo defender Muharemovic and went into the net, allowing Inter Milan to extend their lead to 2-0. In the 84th minute, Berardi passed the ball from the top of the penalty area, and Chedilla took the ball and shot low, helping Sassuolo to tie the game 1-2.

In the 86th minute, Fratesi passed the ball back from the penalty area, Dimarco received the ball and shot, but it was blocked by Sasuolo goalkeeper Muric. Fratesi then made a follow-up shot into the empty goal, but after the intervention of VAR, it was indicated that he was offside, so the goal was ruled invalid.

In the end, Inter Milan defeated Sassuolo 2-1 at home. After returning to the winning track, Inter Milan is currently ranked 10th in the standings with 6 points.