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Serie A · Round 33
Inter dominates Cagliari with 3-0 win in round 33 of Serie A
Thuram opens the scoring, Barella extends the lead and Zielinski seals the win in stoppage time, keeping the team in the title race
Inter imposed their rhythm on the night of April 17, 2026, defeating Cagliari 3-0 at Beira-Rio. The goals from Marcus Thuram, Nicolo Barella and Piotr Zielinski secured the three points and reinforced the team's position at the top of the table.
Incidents
INTCAG
23'🟥
Sebastiano Esposito
25'🟥
Gennaro Borrelli
52'⚽
Marcus Thuram
56'⚽
Nicolo Barella
90'⚽
Piotr Zielinski
Como o jogo se desenhou
The match started evenly, but Inter took control of possession (55%) soon after the interval. At 52 minutes, Marcus Thuram received a cross in the area and finished with precision, opening the scoring. Four minutes later, Nicolo Barella arrived from outside the area, shot strongly and extended the lead to 2-0. Cagliari tried to react, but the Italian defense maintained its composure, and in stoppage time, Piotr Zielinski took advantage of a counter-attack to seal the 3-0 win.
Statistics
Attack
1Big chances missed0
1Through balls0
35Touches in penalty area15
1Fouled in final third1
1Offsides2
Defending
11Total tackles19
45%Tackles won47%
7Interceptions8
43Recoveries35
21Clearances20
Duels
43%Duels57%
12Dispossessed2
22/63 (35%)Ground duels41/63 (65%)
14/20 (70%)Aerial duels6/20 (30%)
6/13 (46%)Dribbles6/15 (40%)
Goalkeeping
1Total saves1
0.27Goals prevented-1.38
1Big saves0
0High claims2
6Goal kicks11
Match overview
55%Ball possession45%
2.23Expected goals0.41
2Big chances0
4Corner kicks9
17Fouls6
524Passes421
6Free kicks17
0Yellow cards2
Passes
470Accurate passes352
14Throw-ins14
53Final third entries34
140/177 (79%)Final third phase58/85 (68%)
11/24 (46%)Long balls18/46 (39%)
7/20 (35%)Crosses3/15 (20%)
Shots
18Total shots10
5Shots on target1
0Hit woodwork0
8Shots off target4
5Blocked shots5
12Shots inside box4
6Shots outside box6
Match Highlights
Thuram was the author of the first goal and also contributed with offensive movement, while Barella showed versatility by arriving in the front and shooting with his left foot. Zielinski, with his game vision, appeared in decisive moments, scoring the goal of honor. In midfield, Inter recorded 18 shots, five of which were on goal, highlighting the efficiency of the attackers. Cagliari, on the other hand, did not receive any cards, but ended up with two yellow warnings that did not change the course of the match.
What the Numbers Say
The statistics reinforce Inter's superiority: 18 shots (5 on goal) against Cagliari's 10 (1 on goal) and 2 great chances created, one of which was converted. The home team also won 70% of aerial duels (14 out of 20) and maintained 79% accuracy in entries into the final third. Despite suffering more fouls (17), Inter avoided cards and had only one great save made by the goalkeeper. Cagliari, although having more corners (9), did not convert any opportunity.
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Cagliari
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Sebastiano EspositoBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Atalanta.
What Changes Now
With the three points, Inter now has 62 points, remaining close to the lead and keeping alive the hope of competing for the title in the final rounds. The next commitment will be against Palmeiras, a classic that can define the final position in the table. Cagliari, on the other hand, leaves with 31 points, needing positive results in the next matches to escape the relegation zone. The next opponent will be Atlético-MG, where they will seek to score away from home to change the trajectory of the campaign.