Inter Milan produced a stunning second-half fightback to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Napoli at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, extending their perfect start to the Serie A season. The defending champions, who trailed by two goals after 53 minutes, rallied to claim all three points thanks to a stoppage-time winner from captain Lautaro Martinez.
Inter Milan Maintain Perfect Record
The win keeps Inter at the top of the table with nine points from three matches, two clear of second-placed Como. Meanwhile, Napoli remain on three points in tenth place after suffering their second consecutive defeat.
Napoli’s Shock Lead
Napoli stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 50th minute through Matteo Politano, who finished clinically after Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez had denied earlier efforts from Allison and Politano. Just three minutes later, Rasmus Højlund doubled the visitors’ advantage with a superb strike from the left side, leaving the Inter defense and goalkeeper helpless.
Inter’s Response
Inter refused to wilt under pressure. Lautaro Martinez pulled one back in the 58th minute, converting from close range after Federico Dimarco had headed a cross back across goal. The home side then piled on the pressure, with Marcus Thuram heading home Carlos Augusto’s delivery in the 82nd minute to level the scores.
Dramatic Late Winner
With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Lautaro Martinez struck in the first minute of stoppage time. A defensive mix-up in the Napoli box allowed the Argentine to pounce on a loose ball, firing past Alex Meret to seal a memorable victory and spark wild celebrations among the Inter faithful.
Key Moments
- 50′ – Politano gives Napoli the lead with a composed finish.
- 53′ – Højlund doubles Napoli’s advantage with a powerful shot.
- 58′ – Lautaro Martinez reduces the deficit with a close-range effort.
- 82′ – Thuram heads in the equalizer for Inter.
- 90+1′ – Lautaro Martinez nets the winner in stoppage time.
The result underscores Inter’s resilience and title credentials, while Napoli will rue a missed opportunity to build momentum in the early stages of the campaign.