Champions-elect? Certainly playing like it! On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Inter Milan delivered a comeback for the ages, overcoming a two-goal deficit to beat Como 4-3 in a breathtaking encounter at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
With Napoli dropping points earlier in the day, the Nerazzurri took full advantage, stretching their lead at the top of Serie A to a massive nine points.
1. Match Report: The Great Escape in Como
The Como Surge (36’ - 45’): Cesc Fabregas’ side came out swinging. Alex Valle opened the scoring with his first senior goal, followed by a brilliant left-footed strike from Nico Paz that had the home fans dreaming of an upset.
The Lifeline (45+1’): Just as the half was ending, Marcus Thuram gave Inter hope, improvising a fine finish from a Nicolò Barella cross to make it 2-1 at the break.
The Blitz (49’ - 58’): Inter emerged for the second half like a team possessed. Thuram doubled his tally with a clinical lob to level the scores, before Denzel Dumfries rose highest to head home a Hakan Calhanoglu free-kick and complete the turnaround.
The Insurance (72’): Denzel Dumfries secured his brace and effectively the points, showing a striker's instinct to make it 4-2. A late Lucas Da Cunha penalty for Como (89’) made for a nervous finale, but Inter held firm.
2. Strategic Impact: The Scudetto Within Reach
The 9-Point Buffer: With only six games remaining, Inter’s lead over Napoli looks insurmountable. The "Second Star" is within touching distance for Cristian Chivu's squad.
Como’s UCL Dream: Despite the loss, Como proved they belong at the top end of the table. They remain in the hunt for a historic Champions League qualification spot, sitting in 5th place.
Chivu’s Tactical Shift: Bringing on Carlos Augusto and switching to a more aggressive press at halftime proved to be the masterstroke that unlocked a stubborn Como defense.