Inter Milan produced another dramatic late comeback to defeat Fiorentina 2–1 at San Siro in Serie A on 25 October 2026. After Alex Jimenez gave the visitors the lead in the second half, Inter found two decisive goals in added time through Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zielinski. Official Serie A highlights: Inter 2–1 Fiorentina — Serie A 2026/27.
65' Jimenez | 90' Thuram | 90+7' Zielinski (pen.)
Watch: Inter vs Fiorentina Highlights
Watch the key moments from San Siro, including Jimenez's stunning opener, Thuram's late equaliser and Zielinski's penalty that completed Inter's comeback.
First Half: Inter Dominate but De Gea Keeps Fiorentina Level
Inter began with the greater attacking intent, looking to control possession and move the ball quickly into dangerous areas. Fiorentina worked hard to maintain their defensive organisation, while De Gea became increasingly important as the home side searched for an opening goal.
Marcus Thuram was among Inter's most dangerous players. His movement created problems for Fiorentina's defence, and De Gea was forced into an important save to keep out an angled effort from the French forward.
Pio Esposito also came close when his header appeared destined for the net, only for De Gea to produce a sharp reaction and push the ball away. Inter continued to threaten before the interval, but Fiorentina's goalkeeper ensured that the teams went into half-time with the score at 0–0.
65th Minute: Alex Jimenez Stuns San Siro
Despite Inter's territorial advantage, Fiorentina struck first in the 65th minute. Alex Jimenez found space outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful, unexpected shot from distance. The effort flew into the top corner, catching Inter goalkeeper Ivan Provedel by surprise and giving the visitors a 1–0 lead.
It was a remarkable moment that changed the atmosphere inside San Siro. Fiorentina had spent long periods defending, yet Jimenez's quality provided a sudden reward for their resilience.
Inter Turn Up the Pressure
Inter responded by committing more players forward and increasing the pressure around Fiorentina's penalty area. The hosts came close to equalising on more than one occasion, with Carlos Augusto hitting the crossbar twice with headers.
De Gea continued to make important interventions, frustrating Inter's forwards and giving Fiorentina hope of holding on. Inter's persistence was crucial. Rather than allowing frustration to disrupt their approach, the home side continued to move the ball forward and look for openings.
90th Minute: Marcus Thuram Levels the Match
Inter finally found the breakthrough in added time. In the 90th minute, Marcus Thuram finished a move involving Andy Diouf, guiding a precise left-footed shot into the bottom corner to make it 1–1.
The equaliser transformed the closing moments. After repeatedly being denied by De Gea and the woodwork, Inter had finally found a way through. San Siro was given fresh hope, and the Nerazzurri immediately looked for a winner rather than settling for a draw.
90+7th Minute: Zielinski Completes the Comeback
Inter's late pressure produced one final decisive moment. Thuram was brought down in the penalty area following contact from Victor Valdepenas, and the referee awarded Inter a penalty.
Piotr Zielinski stepped forward to take responsibility. The midfielder struck the penalty into the top corner, beating De Gea and putting Inter ahead 2–1 in the 97th minute.
Tactical Analysis: Persistence Wins the Day
Inter's performance was defined by their ability to sustain pressure. They controlled much of the match and repeatedly moved the ball into dangerous areas, but Fiorentina's defensive structure and De Gea's saves prevented an early breakthrough.
As the match progressed, Inter increased their attacking commitment and made changes to bring fresh energy into the forward line. The team continued to search for combinations around the penalty area, eventually finding the equaliser through Thuram before winning the decisive penalty.
Fiorentina's plan was effective for much of the game. They absorbed pressure, relied on De Gea's experience and took the lead through an outstanding individual strike from Jimenez. However, defending for such long periods became increasingly difficult as Inter committed more players forward.
Match Facts: Inter 2–1 Fiorentina
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A 2026/27 - Round 8 |
| Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Venue | San Siro, Milan |
| Half-time score | Inter 0–0 Fiorentina |
| 65th minute | Alex Jimenez — Fiorentina |
| 90th minute | Marcus Thuram — Inter |
| 90+7th minute | Piotr Zielinski — Inter, penalty |
| Full-time score | Inter 2–1 Fiorentina |
What the Result Means
The victory gave Inter another important boost in the Serie A title race. Their ability to recover from a losing position reinforced the team's reputation for fighting until the final whistle, while the late goals ensured that their attacking dominance was rewarded with maximum points.
For Fiorentina, the defeat was a painful outcome after a disciplined performance and a superb goal from Jimenez. The visitors had defended for long periods and looked close to taking a valuable result away from Milan, but they could not withstand Inter's final surge.
Final Verdict
Inter's 2–1 win over Fiorentina was a contest of pressure, patience and late drama. Jimenez's outstanding strike gave the visitors hope, but Thuram's equaliser and Zielinski's stoppage-time penalty turned the game around.
Inter did not find the breakthrough when they first created chances, yet they kept pushing until the final moments. Their comeback at San Siro delivered three valuable points and another memorable finish in the 2026/27 Serie A season.
Sources
- Lega Serie A — Official Match Highlights
- Inter — Official Match Highlights and Report
- ANSA — Inter Complete Late Comeback Against Fiorentina
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