Sunday night at San Siro will feature a compelling Argentine subplot as Inter Milan welcome Bologna in Serie A.

One year on from his first goal at the Meazza, Santiago Castro arrives in Milan hoping to relive a similar moment, as noted by FCInterNews.

The Bologna forward is pushing to play a leading role once again, coming up against compatriot and inspiration Lautaro Martinez, in what Italian media have described as a true “Argentine derby”.

Inter Vs Bologna – Battle Of The Argentines Between Castro & Lautaro

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BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Castro, often compared to Lautaro for his aggression and movement, has endured a quieter spell in front of goal.

The forward has not scored since early November, but still boasts four league goals this season, five in all competitions.

Notably, three of those strikes have come away from home, a statistic that keeps Inter on alert.

Competition from Joshua Zirkzee’s replacement Thijs Dallinga has not unsettled Castro.

Reports suggest the Argentine is currently ahead in the pecking order and is expected to start at San Siro after impressing in recent training sessions.

There is also history on Bologna’s side.

In 2024, Castro scored his fifth league goal of the season against Inter at exactly this stage of the campaign.

Bologna have also avoided defeat in their last three meetings with the Nerazzurri, a run Castro and his teammates will be eager to extend.

For Inter, it is another test of concentration. For Castro, it is a stage he knows, and one he would love to conquer again.