On Sunday afternoon (1 Feb 2026), Inter Milan once again left Stadio Giovanni Zini with all three points after a 2-0 Serie A victory over Cremonese in Matchday 23 of the 2025-26 campaign. The win further solidified Inter’s grip atop the Serie A standings while extending Cremonese’s winless run.
Match Highlights
From the opening whistle, Inter controlled proceedings with composure and quality. The breakthrough came in the 16th minute when Lautaro Martínez powered home a header from a Federico Dimarco corner to give the Nerazzurri the lead — his passion clear as he celebrated with a heartfelt shirt tribute.
Just 15 minutes later, Piotr Zielinski doubled the advantage with a stunning long-range strike that beat goalkeeper Emil Audero, doubling Inter’s dominance before half-time.The second half saw Inter manage the game efficiently, thwarting any Cremonese momentum and keeping a clean sheet to secure the 2-0 win.
Incident on the Pitch
The match was briefly halted early in the second half after a flare thrown from behind the Inter supporters struck Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero, forcing a brief stoppage while medical staff attended to him. Audero was able to continue, but the crowd interruption served as a reminder of fan-safety issues in high-tension fixtures.
Tactical Breakdown
Control from the start: Inter dominated possession and chances in the first half while keeping Cremonese from creating meaningful attacks. Clinical finishing: Martínez’s header and Zielinski’s long-range strike highlighted their threat in the final third. Defensive stability: The Nerazzurri kept a clean sheet and secured their seventh away clean sheet of the league campaign a standout defensive statistic. Cremonese struggled to mount consistent attacks, their limited counter-play insufficient to break through Inter’s structured defence.
Key Performers
Lautaro Martínez: The Argentinian captain once again delivered, taking his Serie A tally higher with the opener and showcasing his poacher instinct. Piotr Zielinski: A superb midfield display capped with a spectacular goal, pushing his season numbers and confidence further. Defense & Midfield: Inter’s defensive unit remained compact, while midfield stifled Cremonese’s transitions effectively. Despite a valiant effort, Cremonese couldn’t capitalize offensively. The hosts created sporadic moments but lacked the final quality and precision to threaten Inter’s goal.
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Impact on Serie A
Inter Milan extended their lead at the top to 8 points, reinforcing their status as title favourites. Cremonese remain entrenched in a tough run, winless in their last eight matches and battling to climb out of the relegation zone.This contrast underlines the gulf between the two squads at this stage of the season: Inter are title contenders with depth and momentum, while Cremonese fight to stay competitive in the top flight.
Looking Ahead Inter now turn their focus to upcoming fixtures with confidence, aiming to maintain their blistering form and extend their unbeaten streak even further. Cremonese, meanwhile, will be searching for answers and a much-needed pick-up as they navigate a challenging fixture list in the months ahead.
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