Inter Milan staged a dramatic comeback this Saturday at the Giuseppe Meazza. Just when it seemed that Napoli had the game under control, the Nerazzurri reacted just in time and ended up winning 3-2 thanks to a stellar performance by Lautaro Martínez.
The Argentine captain stepped up at the most crucial moments of the match and was largely responsible for a victory that keeps Inter undefeated so far this season.
Napoli scored twice in three minutes
After a scoreless first half, Napoli came out strong in the second half and managed to turn the game around in a matter of minutes. Matteo Politano opened the scoring in the 50th minute, while just three minutes later, Rasmus Højlund capitalized on an opportunity to extend the visitors’ lead, making it 0-2.
Things looked tough for Inter, but their response was immediate.
Lautaro Martínez kicked off Inter’s comeback
Just three minutes after Napoli’s second goal, Lautaro Martínez stepped up to breathe new life into Cristian Chivu’s Inter Milan team. The Argentine forward scored in the 56th minute to cut the deficit to 1–2, a goal that completely shifted the mood at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Inter began to press in search of the equalizer and were rewarded in the 82nd minute. Marcus Thuram popped up inside the box and, with a precise header, beat the Napoli goalkeeper to make it 2-2.
Lautaro Martínez sent the Giuseppe Meazza into a frenzy
Just when it looked like the match would end in a draw, Inter’s captain made his presence felt once again. In the first minute of stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez scored his second goal of the night to complete the comeback and seal the 3-2 victory.
The goal sparked a full-blown celebration in the stands at the Giuseppe Meazza. The Argentine once again demonstrated why he is one of the Italian team’s star players and became the hero of a night that had seemed lost after the start of the second half.
Inter remain unbeaten in Serie A
With this victory, Inter Milan reached nine points in three matchdays and remains the undefeated leader of Serie A. The result also provides a significant morale boost for Cristian Chivu’s team, which showed resilience against one of the league’s toughest opponents.
Napoli’s situation, on the other hand, is completely different. The visiting team suffered its second consecutive loss and now have just three points.
Inter Milan already looking ahead to Real Madrid UCL clash
The comeback also comes at a crucial time for Inter, which faces an even tougher test in its next match. The Nerazzurri will visit Real Madrid next Tuesday, September 8, in the Champions League.
After a comeback led by Lautaro Martínez and a start to the season with three wins in three games, Inter will head into the European clash with confidence sky-high. Now, the challenge will be to carry that momentum from Serie A onto the European stage and prove that the comeback against Napoli was the boost they needed before facing the Spanish giants.