The "Lombardy Derby" delivered an all-time classic at the San Siro! On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Inter Milan staged a breathtaking second-half resurgence to defeat
Como 3-2, securing their spot in the Coppa Italia Final. After a goalless first leg, Cristian Chivu’s men stared into the abyss before a late flurry of goals broke Como hearts.
The Nerazzurri remain on course for a historic domestic double, but Cesc Fàbregas’ side certainly made them earn every bit of it.
1. The Stunner: Como Take Control
For 60 minutes, it looked like the provincial underdogs were going to pull off the ultimate upset at the capital of Lombardy.
The Opener (32’): Como stunned the home crowd when Martin Baturina arrived at the back post to convert an assist from Van der Brempt, silencing the San Siro.
The Double Blow (48’): Just minutes after the restart, Como captain Lucas Da Cunha capitalized on a defensive lapse to double the lead. At 2-0 down, Inter looked physically and mentally spent.
The Resistance: Goalkeeper Jean Butez produced a string of world-class saves, including a diving stop to deny a Hakan Çalhanoğlu free-kick that seemed destined for the top corner.
2. The Resurrection: The Çalhanoğlu Show
With the final slipping away, Inter’s Turkish maestro took matters into his own hands, orchestrating a comeback that will be remembered for years.
69’,Hakan Çalhanoğlu
86’,Hakan Çalhanoğlu
89’,Petar Sucic
The Turning Point: The introduction of Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries in the 58th minute injected much-needed energy, stretching a tired Como backline that had defended heroically for over an hour.
The Efficiency: Inter dominated 71% of possession in the final twenty minutes, relentless in their pursuit of the goals needed to avoid a historic exit.
3. Strategic Impact: Rome Bound
The Final: Inter Milan advance to the May 13 final in Rome, where they will face either Atalanta or Lazio.
Double Dreams: With a 9-point lead in Serie A and a cup final secured, the Nerazzurri are just a handful of wins away from a legendary season.
The "Nico Paz" Factor: Despite the loss, Como’s Nico Paz was the best player on the pitch for large spells, further fueling rumors of a summer move to a European giant.