Inter's Francesco Esposito celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A soccer match between Cagliari Calcio and Inter Milan at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy.
Cagliari 0-2 Inter Milan, Serie A 2025-26: Lautaro Martínez Scores On Return As Esposito Strikes Late
Inter Milan claimed a 2-0 victory over Cagliari in Serie A with captain Lautaro Martínez marking his return from injury by heading home Alessandro Bastoni’s cross in the ninth minute. Back after missing the Champions League clash with Ajax, the Argentine gave Cristian Chivu’s side the perfect start, though they struggled to find a second goal despite dominating possession. Marcus Thuram went close before half-time but fired over, and it was substitute Pio Esposito who eventually sealed the win with an 82nd-minute strike to keep Inter’s unbeaten run intact.
Serie A 2025-26: Cagliari Calcio vs Inter Milan
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Cagliari's Andrea Belotti, center, is helped following an injury during the Serie A soccer match between Cagliari Calcio and Inter Milan at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy.
Serie A 2025-26: Cagliari Calcio vs Inter Milan
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Cagliari's Andrea Belotti, center, is helped following an injury during the Serie A soccer match between Cagliari Calcio and Inter Milan at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy.
Serie A 2025-26: Cagliari Calcio vs Inter Milan
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Cagliari's Andrea Belotti, bottom, gets injured as Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez grabs the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Cagliari Calcio and Inter Milan at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy.
Serie A 2025-26: Cagliari Calcio vs Inter Milan
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Inter's Lautaro Javier Martinez, center, celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Cagliari Calcio and Inter at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
Serie A 2025-26: Cagliari Calcio vs Inter Milan
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Inter's Lautaro Javier Martinez celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Cagliari Calcio and Inter at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
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