# Inter Milan top Serie A after comeback win

> Inter Milan bounce back from Champions League loss to beat Bologna 3-1, moving to top of Serie A as Napoli suffer fifth defeat in nine games.
- Title: Inter Milan top Serie A after comeback win · Malay Mail
- Summary: Inter Milan bounce back from Champions League loss to beat Bologna 3-1, moving to top of Serie A as Napoli suffer fifth defeat in nine games. Inter Milan…
- Keywords: inter milan, bologna, roma, napoli, venezia, serie a, champions league, davide nicola, lazio, juventus, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/18/inter-go-top-after-comeback-win-over-bologna-as-roma-close-in-and-napoli-suffer-fifth-defeat-in-nine-games/239530
- Published: 2026-10-18T09:29:28+00:00
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- Topics: inter milan, bologna, roma, napoli, venezia, serie a, champions league, davide nicola, lazio, juventus, news, world
## Inter Milan's comeback win
Inter Milan secured the top spot in Serie A with a 3-1 victory over Bologna after a midweek Champions League loss.
## Roma climb to second
Roma moved to second place with a 2-0 win over Genoa, leaving Napoli ninth in the standings.
## Napoli's fifth defeat
Napoli suffered a 1-0 defeat to Venezia, their fifth loss in nine games, dropping to ninth place.
## Venezia's first win
Venezia won their first Serie A match since 1942 with a 1-0 victory over Napoli under new coach Davide Nicola.
## Inter's key factors
Inter's assistant coach highlighted team cohesion and player quality as critical for their comeback win.
## Roma's young guns
Roma's young players scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Genoa after losing top scorer Donyell Malen.
## Venezia's coach impact
Davide Nicola, appointed to replace sacked coach Giovanni Stroppa, secured Venezia's first Serie A win since 1942.
## Napoli's struggles
Napoli lost their fifth match in nine games, marking their first time in 25 years with five consecutive losses.
## Next steps for Napoli
Napoli face Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday after their recent defeat to Venezia.
## Key takeaway

Inter Milan secured Serie A top spot with a 3-1 comeback win over Bologna after a Champions League loss, while Napoli dropped to ninth after a 1-0 defeat to Venezia.