Cagliari Calcio 0 - 1 FC Internazionale Milano — Highlights & Result

The standings at the summit of Serie A have shifted significantly on matchday 2, propelled by a lone goal that sends the visitors flying to the top of the division. With this single result, the twenty-team table is now led by the Milan club on six points, leaving their opponents trailing three points behind the leaders.

Both sides arrived on strong runs of form. The hosts had put together three consecutive victories across all competitions and were unbeaten in their last three outings, having finished 14th in the previous season with 43 points. Meanwhile, the visitors entered the contest carrying an unbeaten streak of five matches, continuing the strong footing that helped them capture 87 points to finish 1st in the competition last term.

Recent history heavily favored the travelling side in this fixture. Across their last six meetings recorded since 2023, the Milan outfit had claimed five victories and a single draw, including a 2-0 away win here in September 2025.

Looking ahead, the defeated side returns home to host Lecce on 7 September. Meanwhile, the new league leaders prepare for their next fixture at home against Napoli on 5 September.

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