Inter Milan Surge Toward Title After Stunning Comeback Victory Over Como
Inter Milan took a massive step toward the Scudetto on April 12, 2026, completing a thrilling comeback to defeat Como 4-3. The victory pushes the league leaders nine points clear at the top of the Serie A table, while knocking Cesc Fabregas’ Como side down to fifth place.
The Nerazzurri found themselves in a precarious position, trailing 2-0 early in the match. However, they mounted an extraordinary recovery fueled by braces from both Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries. The Dutch wing-back was the standout performer of the night, earning the Panini Player of the Match award for his pivotal role in the win. According to De Telegraaf, Dumfries’ performance was “gold” for Internazionale as he hit top form heading into the summer World Cup.
Inter entered the clash with several key absences. Captain Lautaro Martinez and Yann Bisseck were both out injured, prompting coach Cristian Chivu to start Francesco Pio Esposito and Francesco Acerbi in their stead. Como, meanwhile, welcomed back Jacobo Ramon and Jesus Rodriguez, though Jayden Addai remained unavailable for the hosts.
For Dumfries, the match served as a moment of personal redemption. After a memorable missed lob against Roma the previous week—which had drawn an amused reaction from teammate Marcus Thuram on the pitch—the Dutchman had the last laugh. As noted by NU, Dumfries was the “big man” of the match, scoring his first Serie A brace and his first league goals since August.
Despite the dramatic nature of the win and fans singing about the title, Dumfries remained measured. Speaking with DAZN, the wing-back urged calm regarding the Scudetto race: “We wait, today a great victory, but every match counts. We need to stay concentrated.”
The result adds further intensity to the rivalry between the two clubs, as they previously played to a 0-0 draw in the Coppa Italia semi-final. The two sides are scheduled to meet again for the second leg of that competition on April 21. This latest victory, as highlighted by NOS and AD.nl, represents a critical step forward in Inter’s quest for the title.
