Internazionale beat Udinese 5-3 at San Siro.

The Serie A clash between Internazionale and Udinese unfolded on 14 September 2026 at Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium. Both sides entered the match seeking three points, but the game quickly turned into a goal-fest that kept the fans on the edge of their seats from the opening whistle to the final minute.

How it unfolded

The opening stages favoured the visitors. In the 9th minute James Abankwah gave Udinese the lead with a well-timed header from the centre of the box, the move finished from a corner cross by Unai Gómez. Just seven minutes later Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled Udinese’s advantage, slotting a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box after a pass from Keinan Davis.

Internazionale responded before the half-hour mark. Carlos Augusto restored parity in the 26th minute, unleashing a left-footed strike from outside the area that found the bottom right corner. The equaliser was followed by a rapid reply three minutes later when Nicolò Barella, supplied by Marcus Thuram, curled a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner, bringing the score to 2-2.

Just before the break, Udinese’s Keinan Davis was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 45th minute. The dismissal did not halt Udinese’s momentum, but the second half saw Internazionale take control. Marcus Thuram, who had earlier assisted Barella, opened the scoring for the home side in the 57th minute, firing a right-footed strike from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.

Three minutes later, Henrikh Mkhitaryan received a yellow card for Inter, but the booking did not disrupt the flow of play. In the 67th minute Francesco Pio Esposito extended Inter’s lead, converting a right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner after a neat pass from Piotr Zielinski.

The home side’s dominance was capped in the 79th minute when Ange-Yoan Bonny added a fifth goal, directing a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the high centre of the net.

Udinese managed a late consolation in the 90th minute; Idrissa Gueye struck from the centre of the box, right-footed, to the bottom right corner, the move set up by an assist from Vakoun Bayo. The final whistle confirmed a 5-3 win for Internazionale.

Standout performers

  • James Abankwah opened the scoring for Udinese and was assisted by Unai Gómez.
  • Jurgen Ekkelenkamp added a second Udinese goal, benefiting from a pass by Keinan Davis.
  • Carlos Augusto sparked Internazionale’s comeback with a long-range effort.
  • Nicolò Barella leveled the match, his strike set up by Marcus Thuram.
  • Marcus Thuram not only assisted Barella but also scored the third Inter goal, with the assist coming from Andy Diouf.
  • Francesco Pio Esposito increased the lead, finishing a chance created by Piotr Zielinski.
  • Ange-Yoan Bonny sealed the result with a composed finish from inside the box.
  • Idrissa Gueye earned Udinese’s consolation goal, assisted by Vakoun Bayo.

Match facts

  • Final score: Internazionale 5-3 Udinese
  • Goals:
    • 9' James Abankwah (Udinese) – assist: Unai Gómez
    • 16' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Udinese) – assist: Keinan Davis
    • 26' Carlos Augusto (Internazionale)
    • 35' Nicolò Barella (Internazionale) – assist: Marcus Thuram
    • 57' Marcus Thuram (Internazionale) – assist: Andy Diouf
    • 67' Pio Esposito (Internazionale) – assist: Piotr Zielinski
    • 79' Ange-Yoan Bonny (Internazionale)
    • 90' Idrissa Gueye (Udinese) – assist: Vakoun Bayo
  • Bookings:
    • Keinan Davis (Udinese) – 45' (bad foul)
    • Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Internazionale) – 60'
  • Venue: San Siro, Milano

What it means

The eight-goal spectacle delivered a decisive win for Internazionale, allowing them to claim all three points on the road, while Udinese left the encounter with a three-goal deficit despite a late goal. The result reflects the attacking potency of both sides on the day, with Internazionale emerging as the clear victors.