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Orsolini’s Stoppage-Time Bicycle Kick Leaves Inter and Napoli Tied in Serie A Title Race

Bologna’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Inter Milan reshapes the league standings as Napoli capitalizes to draw level 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

  • Riccardo Orsolini's stunning stoppage-time bicycle kick secured Bologna a 1-0 win over Inter Milan, moving them into fourth place in Serie A.
  • Inter Milan and Napoli are now tied at the top of the table with 71 points each, setting up a potential title-deciding play-off if they finish level at the end of the season.
  • Inter’s away form continues to falter, with just one win in their last six league matches on the road, raising concerns as they juggle a congested schedule across three competitions.
  • Napoli, focused solely on Serie A, faces a more favorable run-in with their final five matches against lower-ranked teams, offering a clearer path to the title.
  • Inter coach Simone Inzaghi remains confident in the team’s title aspirations, emphasizing resilience despite the setback and upcoming challenges in the Coppa Italia and Champions League.