Inter Faces Off Against Cagliari in Crucial Serie A Clash

MILAN, Italy — Inter Milan is set to host Cagliari in a critical Serie A match on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. local time at the iconic San Siro stadium. The matchup is particularly significant as Inter looks to reclaim top position in the league after drawing against Parma last week while Cagliari aims to distance itself from the relegation zone.

Following a recent 2-2 draw against Parma, Inter, managed by Simone Inzaghi, must secure a victory to build momentum heading into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. The team has been in strong form, unbeaten since early March except for draws against Napoli, Parma, and AC Milan in various competitions.

Cagliari, led by coach Davide Nicola, comes into this match buoyed by recent success, earning four points from their last two outings. Their performance has improved, allowing them to extend their lead over the relegation places to six points, thanks to a victory against Monza and a draw with Empoli.

Inzaghi’s lineup features a 3-5-2 formation with players including goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defenders Stefan De Vrij and Carlos Augusto, and attacking duo Lautaro Martínez and Marko Arnautović. Notably absent from the starting eleven are defenders Alessandro Bastoni and Benjamin Pavard, who are replaced by Bisseck and Carlos Augusto. Asllani, Bastoni, and Mkhitaryan are noted as suspended players for Inter.

Cagliari will field a 3-5-1-1 formation, with goalkeeper Filippo Caprile and experienced defenders like Luca Palomino and Mina anchoring their backline. The team’s attacking threat will primarily come from striker Piccoli, who will be supported by Coman, known for his unpredictable playing style.

The match will be exclusively broadcasted on DAZN, with fans needing a subscription to access the live stream. The game promises to encapsulate the intensity of Serie A with both teams vying for crucial points in a tightly contested season.

In their last meeting, both teams battled hard, but the stakes are even higher now, with Inter aiming to stay on course for the Scudetto and Cagliari fighting to avoid the drop. As the kick-off time approaches, anticipation is building among supporters at San Siro.