Bologna proved to be a challenging rival for Inter Milan once again, prompting Italian media to point out a concerning trend following the Nerazzurri’s elimination in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final in Riyadh.
As reported by La Repubblica, via FCInterNews, the standout performers of the match were Bologna goalkeeper Ravaglia and Ciro Immobile.
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Ravaglia successfully saved two penalties during the shootout, while Immobile was responsible for scoring the crucial decisive spot-kick.
The team managed by Vincenzo Italiano will now face Napoli, with the newspaper noting that the coach has “realized in Bologna that finals can be won.”
Worries Grow for Inter Milan Following Supercoppa Defeat to Bologna
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu watches on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
The spotlight then shifts squarely to Inter, and the statistics reflect a troubling reality.
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“Inter must face the fact that they have lost yet another crucial encounter,” Repubblica notes, highlighting this as their sixth defeat in seven matches against direct competitors.
“A statistic that is too clear to dismiss as mere luck or bad luck.”
The newspaper emphasized how Bologna capitalized from the penalty spot, with both Immobile and Rowe successfully converting their kicks.
Additionally, “Bonny unwittingly assisted Ravaglia,” a scathing remark on his ineffective penalty that came after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The Supercoppa defeat has once again highlighted Inter’s fragile performance in pivotal matches against strong opponents.
Indeed, this is a pattern that is increasingly hard to overlook.