21:33
Inzaghi comments on his Inter
“A good match, but from tomorrow we'll be thinking about the super cup. Lautaro? Clearly he wasn't very happy, but I still saw him as calm. He is our captain, a guide, a very important player. And now he has found the goal again. But he always did his part, working hard and for the team.”
21:10
Inzaghi: “Excellent Inter”
“Congratulations to my players because it wasn't easy against this Cagliari team: an organized and tenacious team. We needed an excellent Inter because Cagliari, even in their latest defeats, have shown that they are a lively team.”
21:00
Barella's words: “We are an incredible group”
“We are an incredible group, this is something that matters even more than victories”. They are the words of Nicolò BarellaInter midfielder who spoke to DAZN following the 3-0 away win against Cagliari. “We have improved a lot, we have to thank Inzaghi for this – began Barella – We are an incredible group, all going in the same direction, and this thing is even more important than victories and results”.
20:25
Inter, Lautaro speaks
“We train and play to bring trophies to Inter, goals are important but making the team win is even more important.” These are the words of Lautaro Martinez, the Inter striker who spoke to DAZN following the 3-0 away win against Cagliari. “I'm mainly happy with the victory, against a Cagliari team that is fighting for its goals. It was important to win before the Super Cup, just as it was for me to score – added the Argentine, who scored again after the last goal at the beginning of November against Venezia – but never as important as achieving success for the team.”
20:08
Calhanoglu's numbers
Calhanoglu has now been involved in 50 goals for Inter in the top flight, 27 goals and 23 assists.
19:53
90'+2' – The match ends, Inter wins 3-0
The game ends. Inter celebrates thanks to the 3-0. Thus ends the year 2024 for the Nerazzurri.
19:45
85' – Well done Sommer on Felici
Excellent move by Cagliari with Felici finishing with a shot from the left: good Sommer for saying no.
19:39
78' – Perfect penalty from Calhanoglu
Inter ends the match from the spot: Calhanoglu perfect on the penalty that makes it 3-0 for Inter.
19:38
78' – Penalty for Inter
“Parade” by Wieteska with the wrist: Doveri immediately whistles a penalty.
19:34
73' – Inzaghi's first changes
Barella out, two assists for him today and Dimarco. Inzaghi sends Zielinski and Carlos Augusto onto the field.
19:31
71' – Inter goal with Lautaro!
Yet another cross from Barella on a ball coming out of a corner: a perfect attack on goal by the Argentine who broke free and made it 2-0.
19:25
64' – Cagliari opportunity!
Sommer comes out into the area at the feet of Piccoli: Cagliari asks for the penalty, but the goalkeeper's timing is perfect. Full ball, no penalty.
19:16
56' – Inter close to doubling their lead
Second goal ball for Lautaro Martinez: his right-footed shot goes just wide. The Argentine still can't break the deadlock.
19:14
54' – Inter goal with Bastoni
Second ball from Barella who puts the ball on the far post: it's there Sticks who heads, with an insidious trajectory, finds the far corner. Inter lead: 1-0.
19:06
46' – The second half of Cagliari-Inter begins
First ball for the Nerazzurri. For Cagliari here is the first change: Wieteska in, Mina out (calf problems).
18:50
45+4' – The first half ends: 0-0 between Cagliari and Inter
The first half ends at the Unipol Domus: 0-0 between Nicola's rossoblù and Inzaghi's Nerazzurri, who are not very clear in front of goal. Lautaro Martinez's sensational error half an hour into the match.
18:47
45+2' – Dimarco hits the barrier squarely
Free kick for the Nerazzurri given to the number 32 who hits the Cagliari barrier squarely.
18:46
45+1' – Three minutes of added time
Doveri conceded three minutes of injury time. Meanwhile, other sparks fly, this time between Mina and Thuram.
18:42
42' – Barella tries: Scuffet saves!
Following the development of a corner kick, the former player of the day tries the conclusion: however, there is an effective rebuff with Scuffet's fists.
18:41
41' – Lautaro and Mina in contact
Sparks in South American style between the Colombian defender and the Argentine attacker, who fell in the area after contact with Luperto.
18:39
39' – Cagliari very dangerous
Cross shot by Gaetano with a short clearance by Sommer who is then fouled by Piccoli.
18:33
33' – Piccoli scares Inter
Inviting cross from Zappa from the right lane with the former Lecce striker who comes close to the ball, which is thrown by Dumfries for a corner kick.
18:29
29' – Lautaro takes Inter's lead goal
What did the Nerazzurri captain do wrong! Cross from Calhanoglu from the right, the Inter number 10 hits the header into an empty net, but incredibly sends the ball wide.
18:27
27' – Inter fail to break through, problems for Mina
The Nerazzurri are unable to break through Cagliari's defensive wall which has to deal with the physical problems of the Colombian central defender who, for now, is gritting his teeth.
18:19
19' – Dimarco tries from outside: high ball
Nerazzurri counterattack with Mkhitaryan serving Dimarco: the left-footed winger tries with a shot from outside the area but the ball ends up high over the crossbar.
18:18
18' – After! What an opportunity for Cagliari!
The former Atalanta player's shot was deflected by Calhanoglu into a corner: a touch that was about to beat Sommer. Rossoblù close to taking the lead.
18:17
17' – Miracle from Scuffet on Dumfries but he is offside
Throw on the right for Mkhitaryan, assist in the center for Lautaro who doesn't control well. The ball reaches the Dutch winger who shoots with first intention and Scuffet responds with a great save. However, the Armenian midfielder was offside at the start of the play.
18:15
15' – Mkhitaryan, what a mistake! Inter one step away from the 1-0 goal
Thuram, the protagonist, supports the Armenian who, with Scuffet out of the posts, incredibly misses the lob, sending the ball high over the crossbar. What an opportunity for Inter.
18:11
11' – Thuram barely gets to the ball
Velo from Lautaro for the French number nine who is unable to control the ball: he would have found himself face to face with Scuffet inside the penalty area.
18:05
5' – Cagliari tries to respond with Piccoli
Augello serves the former Lecce striker who, in a tight position, is marked by De Vrij who doesn't give him space.
18:03
3' – Inter immediately dangerous with Thuram
Lautaro Martinez counters for the Frenchman: control with the thigh and conclusion with the right on which a careful Scuffet extends.
18:00
1' – Cagliari-Inter, the match begins
The Unipol Domus match begins: Nicola's team moves the first ball of the match.
17:56
Cagliari-Inter, here we go
The Rossoblù and the Nerazzurri enter the Unipol Domus pitch.
17:53
Cagliari, Bonato: “Venice hurt us, in January we will overcome the critical issues”
The words of the rossoblù sporting director, Nereo Bonato, to Dazn in the pre-match of Cagliari-Inter: “It's a delicate moment, we're coming off 3 defeats. The match in Venice hurt us, we will have to be good at reacting even though we are playing against a team that is the best in Italy and among the top in Europe. The game proposal? It has always been good, but we have achieved little. We need to grow by limiting errors, in the offensive but also defensive phase.” On the opportunities of the January market: “We will try to fill some critical issues, reaching profiles that can improve this season. We also need to free up space and respect the economic constraints like everyone else. We will have to move with caution, reaching the objectives needed to improve compared to the first part of the championship“.
17:48
Inter, Dimarco: “Cagliari will push but we will too”
Interviewed by Inter TV, Nerazzurri winger Federico Dimarco spoke thus about the trip that awaits the Nerazzurri to Cagliari: “Today will be a difficult match, as the previous ones were. We know that Cagliari must collect points, but we must do so too. It will be nice to play and we must try to bring home the three points. How to stem Cagliari's quality on the flanks? We talked about it with the coach during the week, we will try to put it into practice on the pitch this evening. The approach will be important, because Cagliari plays at home: in this stadium they have a very pushing support and we will have to try to push too“.
17:42
Cagliari, Adopo: “Against Inter we want to get points again”
“We will try to give our best. Every race is important, we want to get back to scoring points. Why don't we get what we deserve? I don't know, we try to give our best and work a lot. The performances we do don't always bring us points, but we are working on the details“. Thus the Cagliari midfielder, Michel Adopo, to the microphones of Dazn in the pre-match of Cagliari-Inter.
17:37
Inter, Inzaghi: “We're not thinking about the Super Cup, we're focusing on Cagliari”
The words of the Nerazzurri coach, Simone Inzaghi, on Dazn a few minutes from Cagliari: “We had 5 days, having played against Como on Monday and then celebrated Christmas with our families. We have recovered De Vrij, while Darmian, Pavard and Acerbi remained at home and we will try to recover them soon. How are Thuram and Lautaro? We know that we will have a very important Super Cup, but at the moment the only thing on our mind is Cagliari. He comes from 3 defeats, but he had excellent races. We will need a real Inter match. We will have to have an excellent approach, Cagliari are good at starting here driven by their fans. We are in an excellent moment, but even in excellent moments you can always improve“.
17:30
Inter, Cagliari is Lautaro Martinez's second favorite victim
The Nerazzurri's Argentine captain has scored nine goals in nine matches against Cagliari in the league, only against Salernitana (10) has he done better in Serie A. Furthermore, no Inter player has ever scored more goals against Cagliari in Serie A ( Roberto Boninsegna also reaches nine).
17:20
Inter almost perfect in Sardinia: the precedents
The Nerazzurri have won 10 of the last 13 matches against Cagliari in Serie A (2D, 1L), scoring 33 goals in the period (2.5 on average per match); the Sardinians' last success against the Nerazzurri in the tournament dates back to 1 March 2019 (2-1 at the Unipol Domus).
17:10
Serie A 2024/25, the ranking
Consult the championship standings after Genoa's victory at Empoli and Parma's last-gasp success against Monza: LEARN MORE.
17:01
Cagliari-Inter, the official lineups
CAGLIARI (4-4-1-1): Scuffet; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Obert; Zortea, Makoumbou, Adopo, Augello; Gaetano; Small. All. Nicola.
INTER (3-5-2): Summer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez. Coach Inzaghi.
17:00
Serie A 2024/25, the calendar
Consult the complete program of the 18th day of the championship, the penultimate of the first round: READ HERE
16:50
Marotta: “Dialectical duel with Conte? I'm trying to raise the pressure, but there is respect”
The president of Inter: “For the scudetto the favorite is Atalanta, a model to follow”. READ THE DETAILS
16:40
Calhanoglu exclusive: “Inter, let's dance on the Champions League”
Interview with the Turkish director, who in his fourth season with the Nerazzurri is aiming to win the only trophy still missing: WHAT HE SAID
16:30
Cagliari-Inter, where to watch it on TV and in streaming
The Unipol Domus match between the rossoblù and the nerazzurri, valid for the 18th day of the Serie A championship, will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. It is possible to activate the DAZN app on every common smart TV, in the appropriate section of the SkyQ Home and on all televisions connected to devices such as PlayStation, XBox and TIMVISION Box. The Sky Business option is also activated in the commercial businesses that have joined the initiative. The match will also be visible live in streaming only on DAZN. The mobile application of the same name can be downloaded for free on smartphones and tablets, and accessible via a simple login, subject to a subscription.
