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Inter Milan Stumbles at Bologna, Leaving Serie A Title Race Deadlocked with Napoli

Riccardo Orsolini's stoppage-time scissor-kick lifts Bologna to victory, complicating Inter's pursuit of the Scudetto with five matches remaining.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Inter Milan - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - April 20, 2025 Bologna's Riccardo Orsolini celebrates after the match REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Inter Milan - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - April 20, 2025 Bologna's Riccardo Orsolini scores their first goal REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Inter Milan - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - April 20, 2025 Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella looks dejected after Bologna's Riccardo Orsolini scores their first goal REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Inter Milan - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - April 20, 2025 Bologna's Riccardo Orsolini celebrates with teammates after the match REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Overview

  • Inter Milan and Napoli are tied atop Serie A after Inter's 1-0 loss to Bologna, with a playoff looming if they finish level on points.
  • Riccardo Orsolini scored a stunning stoppage-time scissor-kick, marking his 14th goal of the season and propelling Bologna into fourth place.
  • Inter faces a grueling schedule with Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League commitments, while Napoli's remaining fixtures are against lower-ranked teams.
  • Inter's defeat continues their struggles at Bologna, a venue that has frequently disrupted their title pursuits in recent years.
  • Bologna's victory boosts their hopes for Champions League qualification, moving them ahead of Juventus, who play Parma on Monday.