Full Breakdown
Inter Milan overturn 2-0 deficit to beat Napoli 3-2 in dramatic Serie A clash
9/6/2026, 10:33:19 PM
Core Event: Inter’s comeback victory
Inter Milan rallied from two goals down to defeat Napoli 3-2 at the San Siro. Napoli took the lead through Matteo Politano in the 50th minute and Rasmus Højlund three minutes later. Inter responded when Lautaro Martínez scored in the 56th minute after a Federico Dimarco cross, Marcus Thuram equalised with a header in the 82nd, and Martínez completed the turnaround with the stoppage-time winner in the 91st. The win kept Inter unbeaten in their first three league matches and moved them temporarily back to the top of the Serie A table.
Background & Context
Inter entered the match on a perfect start to the 2026-27 Serie A season, having won 4-1 at home to Monza and 1-0 away at Cagliari on August 30. Napoli, the previous season’s runners-up, were returning to the San Siro under new coach Massimiliano Allegri after a 2-1 loss to Como. The two clubs’ most recent head-to-head meeting ended 2-2 on January 11, 2026.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Inter 3, Napoli 2.
- Goal timeline: 50´ Politano, 53´ Højlund, 56´ Martínez, 82´ Thuram, 91´ Martínez.
- Martínez’s 134th goal for Inter, moving him past Stefano Nyers into third place on the club’s all-time scoring list.
- Inter’s third Serie A win from two-goal deficits in 2026, a record among Europe’s top-five leagues.
- Napoli’s points total fell to three after three matches, dropping them to 10th place.
Official Statements & Responses
He noted that both sides continued to attack even after the 2-2 dead-lock, producing “huge chances at both ends.” He added that the side must stay calm ahead of their upcoming Champions League fixture.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He always tells me I'm crazy for going up there because he never wants to do it, but this time he came with me," Martínez said.” — Lautaro Martínez
- “It's a painful defeat because we were 2-0 up and had other opportunities to score,” — Massimiliano Allegri, under new coach
- “Inter are the real favorites for the Scudetto,” — Massimiliano Allegri, under new coach
- “I am one of those who appreciates and respects Allegri," Chivu said.” — Cristian Chivu
- “It remains a good performance, especially in terms of ball management,” — Massimiliano Allegri, under new coach
What’s Next
Inter will travel to face Real Madrid in their Champions League opener on Tuesday, while Napoli host Premier League champions Arsenal in their next Serie A round. Both clubs will look to build on the contrasting fortunes of this weekend’s encounter.
