Cremonese Falls to Inter 0-2 in Serie A 2025/2026 Showdown
The Serie A clash on February 26, 2026, saw Inter Milan secure a definitive 2-0 victory against Cremonese at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona. With a total capacity of 14,834 spectators, the match showcased Inter’s dominance in the Italian top league.
Cremonese vs. Inter: Match Overview
This matchup, part of the 23rd round of Serie A, featured teams at opposite ends of their recent performances. Inter headed into the match after an impressive 6-2 victory over Pisa, while Cremonese aimed to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo.
Starting Lineups
- Cremonese (3-5-2): Audero; Ceccherini, Baschirotto, Folino; Terracciano, Maleh, Grassi, Zerbin, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy.
- Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Frattesi, Zielinski, Sucic, Dimarco; Esposito, Lautaro.
Key Moments
The first half started with Inter controlling possession and creating early chances. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a brilliant header from a Dimarco corner. Just fifteen minutes later, in the 31st minute, Piotr Zielinski doubled the lead with a powerful strike, catching Audero off guard.
Performance Highlights
- 16′ – Lautaro Martínez scores to put Inter ahead 1-0.
- 31′ – Piotr Zielinski scores the second goal, increasing Inter’s lead to 2-0.
- First half concludes with Inter maintaining control and Cremonese struggling to create effective plays.
Historical Context
This victory for Inter marked yet another success against Cremonese, continuing their strong head-to-head record. Inter boasts an 82% win rate against Cremonese in Serie A, winning 14 out of their 17 encounters. This match also extended Inter’s unbeaten streak at the Giovanni Zini Stadium against Cremonese.
Looking Ahead
As both teams prepare for their next fixtures, Inter will seek to maintain their form, while Cremonese will need to regroup and address their attacking strategy. The outcome of this match further solidifies Inter’s status as a contender in the Serie A season.