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Roma-Inter, tonight one of the big matches of the season took place: a high-paced game. Our analysis of the match.

Fate brought Cristian Chivu, current coach of the Nerazzurri, back to the pitch of the Olimpico. This time as a coach, after stepping on that field with boots on 20 years ago.

The occasion was the big match Roma-Inter, one of the most anticipated of the season. A match missing two important elements of the respective teams – Angelino for Roma, Thuram for Inter – but with significant importance especially for Roma, who, with the defeated Napoli, risked being alone at the top of the Serie A standings. At least until tomorrow.

On Roma’s side, we saw the return of Dybala as a false nine from the start and Bailey on the bench, with Wesley positioned on the left.

Roma-Inter, a high-paced match

The first dangerous situation for Roma occurred as early as minute 2 with Barella missing a shot. The first yellow card of the match went to Lautaro for a foul on Wesley. A foul that led to a valuable free-kick taken by Dybala, but saved by Pellegrini. Shortly after, former Parma player Bonny, one of the latest summer transfer signings, scored the precious goal for Inter, assisted by Barella who redeemed himself from the previous error.

At 10′, Calhanoglu also tried, but the shot was central and did not trouble Svilar. At 12′, Pellegrini attempted a shot, sending the ball too wide, and shortly after Cristante did the same from the opposite side.

Inter’s dominance in the first half

This Inter team showed their solidity by dominating the first half, especially relying on Dimarco and a solid midfield. Among them, former Roma player Mkhitaryan also stood out, attempting a very dangerous shot at 15′. The scorer of Inter’s goal, Bonny, always positioned himself perfectly, demonstrating the foresight of Piero Ausilio in acquiring him in the summer.

At 25′, the Giallorossi tried to regain control of the game, starting from Svilar. A great opportunity came from a corner at 27′, but Roma couldn’t capitalize. At 28′, swift as a cat, Mkhitaryan regained possession thanks to a tackle from captain Lautaro and took a powerful shot that was a bit too high.

Roma wasted goal-scoring chances, missing two attempts in a few minutes. Wesley, an important playmaker, especially in relation to Dybala, was inaccurate and sought to draw fouls multiple times. Despite being the oldest team in Serie A in terms of average age, Inter ran a lot and fast, often finding spaces to attack the home team aggressively.

The roar of the Olimpico accompanied Dumfries’ foul on Mancini, signaling the start of the 45′. No breakthrough for Roma by the end of the first half.

Roma-Inter, the second half: the response of the Giallorossi and Bailey’s entrance

The second half opened with Dumfries threatening Svilar immediately, who was ready for his shot, perhaps too central. At 53′, Dybala came close to scoring and Roma reacted, with Koné shooting towards the goal and Roma winning a free-kick. Dybala took the shot, which was well saved by Sommer.

Roma made changes on the field: Pellegrini and Ndicka out, Dovbyk and Ziolkowski in.

The game heated up again at 60′: first with Celik’s off-target shot and then with Dovbyk’s header too high. The Curva Sud expressed its dissent loudly.

Shortly after, Inter shuffled the deck with the exit of Lautaro and Calhanoglu and the entrance of Pio Esposito, back from national team duties, and Frattesi.

At 73′, Dybala was substituted, followed by Hermoso, and the highly promising summer transfer signing for Roma made his debut: Leon Bailey. Will the lion roar? During his time on the field, he showed excellent ability to get past opponents and agile running that will surely be valuable for the Giallorossi starting today.

Meanwhile, Gasp went all in and also brought in the second center-forward of the squad: number 11 Evan Ferguson, replacing Soulé. Inter responded by substituting Barella and Di Marco with Zielinski and Carlos Augusto.

Despite the fresh energy and attempts by the usually proactive Ukrainian striker – the most dangerous of which came in the 89th minute – Roma failed to shake things up. Not that they didn’t try – at 90′ Cristante attempted a header – but they couldn’t make a breakthrough. Five minutes of added time didn’t change the situation.

Roma lost their lead in the standings and risk being overtaken by the likely Milan tomorrow when they face Fiorentina.

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Roma-Inter, tonight one of the big matches of the season took place: a high-paced game. Our analysis of the match.

Fate has brought Cristian Chivu, current coach of the Nerazzurri, back to the green pitch of the Olimpico once again. This time as a coach, after stepping on that field with boots on his feet 20 years ago.

The occasion is the big match Roma-Inter, one of the most anticipated of the season. A game missing two important elements from each team – Angelino for Roma, Thuram for Inter – but with great significance especially for Roma, who with a defeated Napoli risked being alone at the top of the Serie A standings. At least until tomorrow.

On the Roma side, we saw the return of Dybala as a false nine from the start and Bailey on the bench, with Wesley positioned on the left.

Roma-Inter, a high-paced game

The first dangerous situation for Roma comes as early as minute 2 with Barella failing to score. The first yellow card of the match, instead, goes to Lautaro for a foul on Wesley. A foul that earns a valuable free kick, taken by Dybala, but saved by Pellegrini. Shortly after, former Parma player Bonny, one of the last summer transfer market additions, scores the valuable goal for Inter, assisted by Barella who redeems himself from the previous mistake.

At 10′, Calhanoglu also tries, but the shot is central and does not trouble Svilar. At 12′, Pellegrini attempts a shot sending the ball too wide, and shortly after Cristante follows suit from the opposite side.

Inter’s dominance in the first half

This Inter team shows its solidity by dominating the first half, especially relying on Dimarco and a solid midfield. Among others, former Roma player Mkhitaryan also stands out, attempting a very dangerous shot at 15′. The goalscorer for Inter, Bonny, always finds himself in the right place at the right time, showing the foresight of Piero Ausilio in signing him in the summer.

At 25′, the Giallorossi try to regain control, starting from Svilar. A great opportunity comes from a corner at 27′, but Roma does not capitalize. At 28′, quick as a cat, Mkhitaryan regains possession thanks to an intervention by captain Lautaro and takes a strong shot that is a bit too high.

Roma is wasteful with goal-scoring opportunities, missing two attempts in a handful of minutes. Wesley, an important reference point in the game, even in relation to Dybala, is inaccurate and tries to draw fouls multiple times. Despite being the oldest team in Serie A in terms of average age, Inter runs a lot and quickly, often finding spaces to attack the home team aggressively.

The roar of the Olimpico accompanies Dumfries’ foul on Mancini, marking the start of the 45′. Nothing changes for Roma by the end of the first half.

Roma-Inter, the second half: the response of the Giallorossi and Bailey’s entry

The second half opens with Dumfries threatening Svilar immediately, who is ready for his shot, perhaps too central.
At 53′, Dybala comes close to scoring and Roma reacts, with Koné shooting towards the goal and Roma earning a free kick. Dybala takes the kick, but his excellent shot is saved by Sommer.

Roma changes the players on the field: Pellegrini and Ndicka out, Dovbyk and Ziolkowski in.

The game heats up again at 60′: first with Celik’s off-target shot and then with Dovbyk’s high header. The Curva Sud expresses its dissent loudly.

Shortly after, Inter shuffles the deck with the exit of Lautaro and Calhanoglu and the entry of Pio Esposito, back from international duties, and Frattesi.

At 73′, Dybala exits, followed by Hermoso, and the summer transfer market’s great promise for Roma makes his debut: Leon Bailey. Will the lion roar? During his time on the field, he shows excellent ability to break away from opponents and agile running that will surely be valuable for the Giallorossi starting from today.

Meanwhile, Gasp goes all-in and also brings in the second striker of the squad: number 11 Evan Ferguson, replacing Soulé.
Inter responds by substituting Barella and Di Marco with Zielinski and Carlos Augusto.

Despite the new energy and the attempts of the usually proactive Ukrainian striker – the most dangerous of which came at minute 89 – Roma fails to turn the tables. Not that they didn’t try – at 90′ Cristante tries a header – but they cannot make a breakthrough. Five minutes of stoppage time do not change the situation.

Roma loses the advantage in the standings and risks being overtaken by the likely Milan tomorrow facing Fiorentina.

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Probable Lineups for Milan-Fiorentina, match valid for the 7th round of Serie A, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 20:45.

The Sunday night match of the 7th round of Serie A will see Milan and Fiorentina facing each other. On one side, the Rossoneri have had a great start to the season with 4 wins, a draw, and only one defeat. On the other hand, a start well below expectations for the Viola who have only collected 3 points so far and are still looking for their first win in the league.

MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI INDICATES NUMBER THREE (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

Milan’s Lineup

The international break did not smile upon Milan who will be without Rabiot and Pulisic for about a month. Also sidelined is Estupiñan due to an ankle injury. Against Fiorentina, therefore, coach Massimiliano Allegri is called to make up for the absence of these three key players.

Bartesaghi is expected to replace Estupiñan on the left wing, Loftus-Cheek should play in midfield in place of Rabiot, and finally Leao and Gimenez are expected to form the attacking duo in the absence of Pulisic.

STEFANO PIOLI LOOKS UP (PHOTO BY FORNELLI/KEYPRESS)

Fiorentina’s Lineup

At Fiorentina, the biggest lineup doubt is related to Moise Kean, who is also recovering from an injury sustained on international duty. The 2000 class has not fully recovered from the ankle problem and seems likely to start from the bench at best.

Against Milan, therefore, coach Pioli is expected to start Piccoli from the 1st minute and confirm all the other 10 players who played in the last league match against Roma.

Probable Lineups Milan-Fiorentina

Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Loftus-Cheek, Bartesaghi; Gimenez, Leao. Coach: Allegri.

Fiorentina (3-5-2): De Gea; Pongracic, Pablo Marì, Ranieri; Dodò, Mandragora, Nicolussi Caviglia, Fazzini, Gosens; Gudmundsson, Piccoli. Coach: Pioli.

Where to Watch Milan-Fiorentina

Milan-Fiorentina match valid for the 7th round of Serie A, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 20:45, will be available on DAZN.