“Yann Bisseck opens the scoring with a close-range header from Federico Dimarco's corner after sustained Inter pressure”
Pivotal“Marcus Thuram doubles Inter's lead with a right-footed finish from the center of the penalty area”
Pivotal“Lautaro Martínez makes it 3-0 with a left-footed strike from the penalty area after sustained Inter pressure”
“Manuel Akanji heads home Inter's fourth goal from another Dimarco corner delivery”
Sassuolo
Inter
Outstanding performance
Inter•MidfielderInter Milan delivered a ruthless attacking display to demolish Sassuolo 5-0 at the Mapei Stadium, with the visitors dominating from the opening whistle. The Nerazzurri took control early through Yann Bisseck's header from a Federico Dimarco corner, before Marcus Thuram doubled the advantage before halftime. The second half saw Inter turn the screw with three more goals, as Lautaro Martínez and Manuel Akanji both found the net while Dimarco continued to torment the home defense with his delivery from wide areas. This comprehensive victory showcases Inter's title credentials and tactical superiority, with their set-piece execution and clinical finishing proving too much for a Sassuolo side that managed just fleeting moments of threat through Domenico Berardi.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after Matteo Darmian allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after a deflection off Manuel Akanji.
Woyo Coulibaly of Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Davide Frattesi from Inter Milan committed a foul.
M'Bala Nzola from Sassuolo earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Davide Frattesi from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after Andy Diouf allowed the ball to go out.
Federico DimarcoYellow CardFederico Dimarco of Inter Milan has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Kristian Thorstvedt from Sassuolo earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Francesco Pio Esposito comes on to replace Lautaro Martínez.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Ange-Yoan Bonny replaces Marcus Thuram.
Opportunity wasted. Petar Sucic of Inter Milan attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan, following a save by Arijanet Muric.
Substitution for Sassuolo: M'Bala Nzola comes on to replace Andrea Pinamonti.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Ulisses Garcia comes on to replace Josh Doig.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Andy Diouf comes on to replace Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Missed opportunity. Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
The attempt is denied. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Yann Bisseck.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it's successfully stopped.
Woyo Coulibaly of Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Matteo Darmian is coming on to replace Alessandro Bastoni.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Davide Frattesi comes on to replace Piotr Zielinski.
Luca Lipani of Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Petar Sucic from Inter Milan committed a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box. However, Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo makes a great save, denying the attempt in the right corner.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Woyo Coulibaly replaces Domenico Berardi.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Luca Lipani comes on to replace Armand Laurienté.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after a play that resulted in a deflection off Josh Doig.
The attempt is thwarted. Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Inter Milan takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Nemanja Matic2nd YellowNemanja Matic receives his second yellow card for Sassuolo.
Nemanja MaticRed CardNemanja Matic of Sassuolo has been shown a red card for unsporting behavior.
assist: Federico Dimarco
Goal! Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 4. Manuel Akanji scores for Inter Milan with a header from close range, directing the ball into the top left corner. The assist comes from Federico Dimarco, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after Ismaël Koné allowed the ball to go out.
Nemanja Matic of Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Petar Sucic from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Goal! Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 3. Lautaro Martínez scores for Inter Milan with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Inter Milan takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly stopped in the bottom left corner by Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo, with Lautaro Martínez providing the assist.
The attempt is thwarted. Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Yann Bisseck.
Offside call against Sassuolo. Kristian Thorstvedt is caught in an offside position.
Offside call against Inter Milan. Marcus Thuram has been caught in an offside position.
The second half is underway with the scoreline reading Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 2.
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 2.
The attempt is thwarted. Jay Idzes from Sassuolo takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ismaël Koné.
Nemanja Matic from Sassuolo earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Petar Sucic from Inter Milan committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
VAR Review: Goal by Sassuolo - Kristian Thorstvedt.
Goal! Sassuolo has found the back of the net, making it 1-2 against Inter Milan. Kristian Thorstvedt fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, with the assist coming from Domenico Berardi.
Opportunity wasted. Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after a save by Arijanet Muric.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Piotr Zielinski of Inter Milan takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo makes a save in the right corner. The assist comes from Lautaro Martínez.
Kristian Thorstvedt from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Petar Sucic from Inter Milan has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Luis Henrique from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Luis Henrique from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Alessandro Bastoni.
Opportunity wasted! Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Alessandro Bastoni.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Andrea Pinamonti of Sassuolo.
assist: Federico Dimarco
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after Yann Bisseck allowed the ball to go out.
Goal! Sassuolo 0, Inter Milan 2. Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Missed opportunity! Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo took a left-footed shot from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The assist came from Armand Laurienté, who delivered a cross.
Opportunity wasted. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan earned a free kick in his own half.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan strikes the crossbar with a long-range left-footed shot taken from the right side during a free kick.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Offside call against Sassuolo. Jay Idzes has been caught in an offside position.
The attempt is thwarted. Andrea Pinamonti of Sassuolo takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Inter Milan committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the target.
The attempt is thwarted. Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Petar Sucic.
assist: Federico Dimarco
Goal! Inter Milan takes the lead against Sassuolo, making it 1-0. Yann Bisseck scores with a close-range header right into the center of the net. The assist comes from Federico Dimarco, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after a deflection off Arijanet Muric.
A fresh offensive push is underway. Luis Henrique from Inter Milan takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo makes a save, catching the ball in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Piotr Zielinski.
The attempt on goal was denied. Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Inter Milan had a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Marcus Thuram.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Inter Milan earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Kristian Thorstvedt from Sassuolo committed a foul.
Another offensive effort unfolds. Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after Henrikh Mkhitaryan allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Sassuolo after Yann Bisseck allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is denied. Ismaël Koné from Sassuolo takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Armand Laurienté.
The opening half is underway...
Serie A leaders Inter Milan visit Sassuolo looking to extend their 11-game unbeaten streak and maintain their five-point advantage at the top. The hosts have found form with back-to-back wins and welcome back key man Domenico Berardi from injury.
