Arnautovic Shines as Inter Milan Extends Serie A Lead Before Bayern Clash
Marko Arnautovic delivered a stellar performance for Inter Milan on Saturday, scoring one goal and setting up another in their 3-1 victory over Cagliari. This win extends Inter’s lead at the top of Serie A to six points, providing a significant boost ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
With coach Simone Inzaghi strategically resting key player Marcus Thuram, Arnautovic seized the opportunity, firing the Nerazzurri into the lead in the 13th minute.
The Austrian forward then turned provider, delivering a precise pass for Lautaro Martinez to net his 20th goal of the season just 13 minutes later. Yann Bisseck’s powerful header in the 55th minute sealed the three points for Inter at the San Siro. Roberto Piccoli managed to pull one back for Cagliari, but it proved to be a mere consolation.
Inter Milan now sit comfortably atop the Serie A table with 71 points after 32 matches, six points ahead of Napoli who have played one game less. Juventus are in third place with 59 points.
This commanding lead in the domestic league will undoubtedly inject confidence into the Inter squad as they prepare to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
The highly anticipated second leg of the Champions League quarter-final is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Inter Milan holds a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg played in Munich.
Arnautovic’s impressive form comes at a crucial time for Inter, offering Inzaghi valuable options in attack as they aim to progress to the semi-finals of Europe’s premier club competition.
Football fans across Europe will be eagerly watching to see if Inter can capitalize on their domestic success and overcome Bayern Munich in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
