Inter Milan Complete Dramatic Comeback to Reach Coppa Italia Final
Inter Milan have secured a place in the Coppa Italia final after a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Como at the Giuseppe Meazza. Trailing 2-0 until the 69th minute, the Nerazzurri scored three times in the final twenty-one minutes, with a Hakan Calhanoglu brace and a Petar Sucic strike completing a stunning turnaround. The victory overturns the 0-0 stalemate from the first leg of the semi-final and sends Simone Inzaghi's side through to face either Lazio or Atalanta in the final.
The result represents a harsh lesson for a Como side that has been one of the surprises of the Italian season under manager Cesc Fabregas. The visitors had taken a commanding lead through goals from Martin Baturina in the 32nd minute and Matheus Da Cunha just after half-time, putting them on the brink of a historic final appearance. However, the experience and resilience of the Serie A champions ultimately proved decisive in the closing stages.
The comeback was ignited by Calhanoglu, who halved the deficit from the penalty spot. The Turkish midfielder, who has been a pivotal figure in Inter's midfield since his arrival from city rivals AC Milan in 2021, then leveled the scoreline with a powerful strike in the 86th minute. The decisive blow came from substitute Petar Sucic, who found the net in the 89th minute to complete the dramatic fightback and spark wild celebrations among the home supporters.
For Inter, this represents a chance to add domestic cup success to their imminent Serie A title triumph, continuing a period of sustained dominance under Inzaghi. The club has now reached the Coppa Italia final in three of the last four seasons, winning the trophy in 2022 and 2023. The victory also maintains their momentum ahead of a crucial UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against Atletico Madrid next week.
For Como, the defeat is a crushing end to a fairytale cup run, but their performance over the two legs against the Italian champions will be a source of immense pride. The club, currently pushing for promotion from Serie B, demonstrated their quality and tactical discipline for large portions of the tie. The experience gained from competing at this level will be invaluable as they aim to secure a return to the top flight for the first time since 2003.
The final will be played on May 15th, with Inter awaiting the winner of the other semi-final between Atalanta and Lazio, who drew 2-2 in the first leg. Inter will be strong favorites to lift the trophy for a ninth time, which would further cement what is already a highly successful season.
