Samuel Eto'o scored a brace after break as Inter Milan thrashed visiting Bologna 4-1 on Saturday to continue their resurgence under new coach Leonardo.

Dejan Stankovic and Diego Milito scored in the first half, and Eto'o scored another two in the second to put Inter beyond Bologna's catch.

Substitute Henry Jiminez scored a late consolation for Bologna in the 77th minute.

Inter was eight points behind league leader AC Milan, which will meet lowly-placed Lecce on Sunday.