Lautaro Martinez netted a dramatic 91st-minute goal to seal a historic 3-2 comeback victory for Inter Milan against Napoli at San Siro on Saturday. The Nerazzurri rallied from two goals down to claim only their first Serie A win over the Partenopei from a two-goal deficit, extending their perfect start to the season while snapping a five-match winless run against their fierce rivals.
Napoli dominated the second half with swift strikes from Matteo Politano and Rasmus Hojlund, leaving Inter's home crowd stunned. The visitors appeared destined to claim all three points until the Nerazzurri mounted a breathless comeback. Marcus Thuram powered in a header to level at 2-2, setting the stage for Martinez's late heroics in the Italian top flight. Manager Cristian Chivu praised his team's mental resilience after the turnaround, saying: "Our courage was rewarded. We didn't lose our head and maintained our identity despite falling behind."
Historic Milestone and Title Defence
Martinez's brace moved him outright third in Inter's all-time Serie A scoring records with 134 goals, surpassing several club legends. Thuram's equaliser marked his 50th goal across all competitions for the Milan outfit. The victory preserved defending champions Inter's unbeaten league record with three consecutive wins, while Max Allegri's Napoli suffered back-to-back domestic defeats—a stark contrast to their earlier season form.
Inter faces a demanding fixture schedule ahead. The Nerazzurri travel to the Spanish capital for a glamour Champions League opener against Real Madrid before hosting Udinese domestically on Monday, September 14. A trip to AS Roma follows five days later, testing Inter's depth and mentality as they pursue both domestic and European silverware through this gruelling period before the international break.
