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Martinez Magic Seals Inter's Stunning Comeback Win
5 Sep
Summary
- Inter Milan rallied from a 2-0 deficit to secure a victory against Napoli.
- Lautaro Martinez scored two goals, including the 90th-minute winner.
- Napoli conceded two quick goals early in the second half.
Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over last year's runners-up, Napoli. The hosts mounted an impressive comeback after trailing 2-0 at the start of the second half.
Napoli took the lead on 50 minutes through Matteo Politano, and quickly doubled their advantage three minutes later with a goal from Rasmus Hojlund, capitalizing on a lapse in concentration from the Inter defense. This unexpected surge put Napoli in a commanding position.
However, Inter Milan, who have maintained an unbeaten home record in Serie A since November 2025, demonstrated their resilience. Lautaro Martinez halved the deficit just three minutes after Napoli's second goal. Marcus Thuram then equalized for Inter with a header, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
The match was ultimately decided in the 90th minute when Lautaro Martinez scored his second goal, bundling in from close range to seal a superb 3-2 win for Inter Milan at San Siro.
