Inter confirmed its top position in Serie A after the 3‑1 victory over Bologna at the Dall'Ara, which allowed Chivu's Nerazzurri to distance themselves from Lazio by three points, with a game in hand. The updated ranking shows Inter in first position with 19 points, followed by Lazio with 16 and Roma with 14.
In Sunday's match, Inter dominated from the start, with an opening goal from Kolarov which was immediately followed by two goals from Bonny and another player, closing the score to 3‑1. Bologna showed a more balanced football, but was unable to counter the Nerazzurri's superiority. The result allowed Inter to maintain the solitary top spot, even if the difference with Lazio remains three points, with the Roma team in third position.
The standings are now as follows: Inter 19 points (7 games), Lazio 16 (6), Roma 14 (6), Cagliari 13 (6), Frosinone 13 (7), Milan 12 (6), Juventus 11 (6), Como 11 (6), Napoli 10 (7), Atalanta 9 (6), Sassuolo 8 (7), Turin 7 (6), Lecce 6 (6), Bologna 5 (7), Udinese 4 (6), Monza 4 (6), Genoa 4 (6), Parma 4 (6), Fiorentina 4 (6), Venezia 3 (7). Inter's position was strengthened by the performance of Chivu, who led the team with effective tactical management and strong motivation.
Among the players' statements, Bonny expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that he had always tried to be ready and that he had received the support of his teammates. Kolarov praised Carlos Augusto for his consistency in training, while other players shared their experience on the pitch, highlighting the team's strength and determination to maintain the top position.
With the victory over Bologna, Inter consolidated its leading position in Serie A, but the competition remains intense. Chivu's team will have to continue to maintain its level of play to face the next challenges, while Lazio and Roma will have to try to recover lost ground. The current standings indicate that the race for the title remains open, with the possibility of changes in the following weeks.