Match report

Inter Defeats Genoa 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Inter
Inter
2–0
FT
Genoa
Genoa
Feb 28, 2026

Inter emerged victorious over Genoa with a decisive 2-0 win at the San Siro. The Nerazzurri capitalized on early opportunities to secure all three points in this key Serie A fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Inter 2–0 Genoa
  • • First Goal: F. Dimarco (31') assisted by Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  • • Second Goal: H. Calhanoglu (70', Penalty)
  • • Yellow Cards: R. Malinovskyi, H. Calhanoglu (Inter), and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter)

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Yann Sommer (G)
  • 25 Manuel Akanji (D)
  • 6 Stefan de Vrij (D)
  • 30 Carlos Augusto (D)
  • 11 Luís Henrique (M)
  • 23 Nicolò Barella (M)
  • 7 Piotr Zieliński (M)
  • 22 Henrikh Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 32 Federico Dimarco (M)
  • 14 Ange-Yoan Bonny (F)
  • 9 Marcus Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Raffaele Di Gennaro
  • 13 Josep Martínez
  • 15 Francesco Acerbi
  • 31 Yann Bisseck
  • 36 Matteo Darmian
  • 20 Hakan Çalhanoğlu
  • 16 Davide Frattesi
  • 8 Petar Sučić
  • 2 Denzel Dumfries
  • 17 Andy Diouf
  • 94 Francesco Pio Esposito
  • 53 Matteo Lavelli

Genoa

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Justin Bijlow (G)
  • 27 Alessandro Marcandalli (D)
  • 5 Leo Østigård (D)
  • 22 Johan Vásquez (D)
  • 77 Mikael Ellertsson (M)
  • 32 Morten Frendrup (M)
  • 17 Ruslan Malinovskyi (M)
  • 3 Aarón Martín (M)
  • 8 Tommaso Baldanzi (F)
  • 9 Vitinha (F)
  • 29 Lorenzo Colombo (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Alexsandro Amorim
  • 39 Daniele Sommariva
  • 1 Nicola Leali
  • 31 Benjamin Siegrist
  • 20 Stefano Sabelli
  • 74 Mamedi Doucoure
  • 13 Nils Zätterström
  • 73 Patrizio Masini
  • 14 Jean Onana
  • 18 Caleb Ekuban
  • 21 Jeff Ekhator
  • 10 Junior Messias
  • 70 Maxwel Cornet

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    9' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    R. Malinovskyi

    Tripping

  2. Inter
    21' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Henrikh Mkhitaryan

    Holding

  3. Inter
    31' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Dimarco · Assist: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  4. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: Alexsandro Amorim
  5. Inter
    59' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcus Thuram · On: F. Esposito
  6. Inter
    59' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: H. Calhanoglu
  7. Genoa
    60' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: C. Ekuban
  8. Inter
    66' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    H. Calhanoglu

    Tripping

  9. Inter
    66' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Stefan de Vrij · On: Yann Bisseck
  10. Genoa
    66' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Baldanzi · On: Junior Messias
  11. Inter
    70' Inter Goal · Penalty
    H. Calhanoglu
  12. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bonny · On: A. Diouf
  13. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: D. Frattesi
  14. Genoa
    86' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Martin · On: S. Sabelli

Match Stats

Stat Inter Genoa
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 86%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 539 428
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.54 0.21
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 473 366
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter took the lead early in the second half when F. Dimarco scored from a precise assist by Henrikh Mkhitaryan, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ H. Calhanoglu's penalty goal at 70' sealed Inter’s victory and further dampened Genoa’s hopes of mounting a comeback.