COMO-INTER 3-4 | FULL MATCH | SERIE A 2025/26
Como 3-4 Inter: Inter's comeback puts the title in sight as pundits debate Como's idealism
In this live coverage of Como 3-4 Inter, the commentator and guest weigh the title race, Como's aggressive pressing, Inter's dependence on Lautaro Martinez and the goalkeeper question. Inter come back from 2-0 down, and the analysis sees their depth and scoring spread as title-winning traits while questioning whether Como should have managed their lead more pragmatically.
- If Inter win here, the title race is essentially over — Napoli's dropped points let Inter move nine clear with six games left; 18 points remain, so three wins and a draw would be enough.
- Como's counter-pressing after losing the ball can expose Inter's transition defense — Inter's defenders are often caught out of position when pushed high, and Fabregas's side presses aggressively for five seconds in the Barcelona-school style.
- Inter drop off clearly without Lautaro Martinez in both points and goals — The numbers are 2.45 points per game with him and 1.65 without; in the seven matches he missed they scored only seven and won only twice.
- Inter should seriously consider the goalkeeper position — Sommer is still excellent with the ball at his feet, but he is 37 and turns 38 in December, and he remains prone to mistakes in that part of his game.
- Como's lead over Inter was no fluke — They have beaten Juventus home and away, beaten Roma at home and won at San Siro against Milan, with Fabregas sticking to his footballing principles.
- Inter's ability to recover even when below their best is exactly why they lead the table and are title favorites — They were far from their best yet came back from 2-0 down to 2-2; unlike Napoli dropping points at the Tardini, Inter showed championship resilience.
- Inter's biggest title edge is that goals can come from any player on the pitch — They have already scored over 75 league goals, about 20 more than any other Serie A side, so opponents cannot focus only on one or two forwards.
- There is a real debate over whether Como should have been more pragmatic after going 2-0 up; Fabregas would defend his idealism — Critics will ask whether Fabregas is too idealistic and whether Como mismanaged a 2-0 lead; the defense is that his principles are exactly what brought Como this far, so he will not abandon them.
- Dumfries was Inter's devastating weapon in the comeback — As a wing-back he overwhelmed Como physically and in the air, repeatedly attacking the back post and punishing their defense with two goals.
- The title race is unlikely to last beyond the end of April — With six games left Inter need about 10 more points, and even that assumes Napoli win all their remaining games, so the situation is already very clear.
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A very good evening. Welcome along to the Estadio Joseeppe Sinigalia. We're all set for live coverage of Ko against in on this Sunday evening in Syria. You're in the company of Patrick Kendrick alongside former defender Manuel Pascali. Good evening Manuel. >> Good evening Patrick and a very good evening everyone. Yes, another cracking matchup football here at Ko where Ko is hosting in. Is this going to be remember as the day Inter likely won their 21st Scudettos or this is going to be the day Ko gain the pass into the European Champions League elite? We don't know but surely this can be the day that can decide the Scuettos race after the unexpected draw between Napoli and Parma at the Tardini. The whole narrative heading into match week 32 had been that Napoli were expected to win at Palmer on this Sunday afternoon to close the gap down to four points ahead of Inter's trip here to this Galia. Instead, a goal inside the first minute from Gabrielle Stfetta formerly off Ko meant that Napoli dropped two points. Congratulations. >> Koma recorded five straight victories in Syria which helped to explain why C says Fabregas won the Philadelphia coach of the month award for March. But then in April they drew in Udin goalless draw last Easter Monday. the other side of the March international break which is why Juventus have now temporarily moved above them into the top four. Juventus victorious by a goal to nil last night in Bergamo. Tyrion and Rafael Varane both have a stake in this particular organization. Varane more of an ambassadorial role. Hri has shares in Ko's future just as Fàregas does himself. [music] They're here for what is a very special occasion. Albe it Ko have struggled against in since their return to the top flight failing to score in any of their four meetings across league and cup. Seven points was the gap for in over Napoli heading into this weekend. It could be up to nine after 90 minutes this evening. In the interpreant Pepe Marotta making his way into this inigalia once again. It will be Nicolo Barela to skip Derati with Laro Martinez missing. His return was shortlived. Came back in time to inspire into to a 5-2 victory over Roma on Easter Sunday. Scored twice as well to further extend his lead as the current capital canon. but he has had a relapse in the days leading up to this which is what fired Napoli's hopes of maybe securing an incredible comeback for the ages to somehow defend their scto and yet it looks like into once they've negotiated this game should have a fairly easy run through towards what would be their 21st Scuetto. Not too many tricky matches on the horizon. But if we've learned anything from Napoli draw at the Tardini, no game should be taken lightly. >> Thankfully that is only into tracksuit top otherwise it would be a severe kick clash between the Lani and the Natsuri. from Shan Putout who has kept so many clean sheets this season. The French goalkeeper for Ko Yans plenty of shut outs despite not being necessarily unanimously popular with the fan base. >> [music] [music] >> Milan, Atlanta, Florentina, Roma and now Ko in to have reached the last leg of Seri's answer to Amen corner and the Naturi remain masters of their own destiny even more so in light of Napoli's failure to take maximum points at Palmer. Whatever happens tonight, Christian Ku's side will enjoy a six-point lead at the top of the leaderboard with just half a dozen matches remaining. That gap could go as high as nine with victory at the Sineiga. Padani looking to hold on to fourth place down the stretch to earn their place among Europe's elite. [music and singing] When you in your heart [music] [music] says Fàregas up against Christian Kiev, two very young coaches already [cheering] going very well in their respective careers. Terion re has dabbled with coaching himself. Raphael Varane's stay with Ko shortlived on the pitch after an injury early on after signing. And Fàregas makes three changes to the Ko 11 that drew in Udin on Easter Monday. In come Vander Brent, Sergei Roberto and Batina. Smallic Kakre and Dakuna drop down to the bench. So it's Sergei Roberto whose skippers decide this evening. Alvaro Morata and Jesus Rodriguez potentially to come from the bench. [cheering] Nicolo Barela enjoyed a lone spell with Koma right at the early portion of his career. He's now an inter senior player and the captain in the absence of Laro Martinez, Sergio Roberto, one of a number of skippers for Koma this season. Dakuna is the club captain. Morata has also worn the band at times. [cheering] We'll meet our team of officials led by David Masa who's joined there by Giovanni Eyeraldi and it will be Chanuka Aureliano as our video assistant referee tonight. [cheering] Just one change to the inter side that smashed Roma on Sunday. The absenteers, the worst one possible for the Neatsuri. Laro Martinez once again on the sidelines. His return from injury had inspired the victory over the Jalarosi. It's Pio Esposito who plays in his place. Nikop pass an inter target player they've been quoting very publicly in the media. They've now been linked with Maximo Peron as well. Lots of players thriving on the banks of Lake Ko. Credit to Fabregas for getting the best out of his team collectively and as the individuals that make it up and also the scouting network that Ko employee >> [cheering] >> Inter had expected to go into this fixture at Ko with their lead at the top down to four points. It is unexpectedly only six at the start of play. Napoli drawing at Palmer. So Manuel Pascali this almost feels like a free hit for the Natsuri. Good evening once again Patrick. Yes it is because Inter will be kind of more relaxed now knowing that Napoli drew against the Jalo blue at the Tardini this they they fear to go four points behind no up front before this game and now they are six points. Now if they going to win here Patrick probably probably will be game over. >> That would mean a nine-point cushion with six matches remaining. Six matches equate to 18 points. So it would mean that into would essentially be three wins and a draw away from the Sketa. The boost continue for Aleandro Bastoni. They're already ringing around Serak grounds here in the cup and against Leche in the league. And that was before he got sent off for Italy in Zenit. Bastoni with the long throw. Diego Carlos away. Koma were schooled in the reverse fixture in early December as a Kanji looked to find Terram. They were beaten by four goals to nil and Fàregas conceded yesterday that they were a bit naive in that match. I think that's an understatement. Yeah, that match was relentless for Neil, but was a kind of lesson for Fabregas. They have a great target to aim for Champions League spot next season. That's why this game is important for them as well. >> It's not just about the title race. In fact, Ko dropping out of the top four following Juventus's victory in Burka last evening by a cultil against Atlanta. Roma won comfortably against Pisa on Friday evening. Maximo Peron didn't want the ball there from Diego Carlos. Was nearly dispossessed by his opposite number. Nicolo Barela, but Koma did appear to learn their lesson. They met into recently in the first leg of their cup semi-final. That ended goalless here at the Sinigal. Fabregas didn't agree with the assessment that his team played more KG defensively. They did set up with a back three. Yeah, it look like in possession Ko has got the same shape. Three at the back with Dao that will face Demar on the right flank. Another opposite one Alex Vag against Don but we know Ko likes to to switch formation every time they got the ball forward by Darco away by Diego Carlos. It's reached Duvikas. Still Duvikas ahead. He seemed to go down easily into free kick. Yeah, by the end aby did so well cuz Duvikas was was by himself. Look here. High pressure by Ko as usual. I don't know where is Aerby there. Duvikas has to be sharper. Gave Acherby the opportunity to to be back. This touch has to be better. Light push. Chacharby goes down with his experience. Good start from Ko by the way. >> Heavy touch from Esposito. Here's Duvikas again surrounded by white shirts. No foul on the Greek striker but into already being made aware of just what quality Ko possess. They've stolen it high here. Nikico Paz Maxim Peron looking for Diao. De Marco has to cover. They're about good is combo. Every time they lose the ball, they immediately wants to gain it back. And we we remember that so many times inter conceded goals in transition get caught out of position, especially with the defenders. That is one of the big tenets of the Barcelona school. Fàregas came through with the blow grown. Had a spell there having left Arsenal as well. It's all about pressing intensively and aggressively for 5 seconds after you lose possession. And we saw an example of that there with four players swarming the ball carrier. >> Yeah, he knows that he's he's got that kind of play that can press in the tight areas. He doesn't have players, especially in the middle of part of the party that loves to run for 40 50 yards. They're the best defense in the league for that reason as well. really aggressive and >> that's one of the reasons why Koma have assembled this young group of nonItalian players that's raised eyebrows recently particularly in the wake of Italy's demise the World Cup playoff losing to Bosnia and Herzugovina certainly that game between Udin and Ko last weekend came in for criticism two teams reluctant to recruit and pick Italian players, but it's not necessarily for Ko to think about the best interest of the national team. >> Yeah, of course. But Zilinsky over the top to Rams in behind. Bout came and gave it to Terram. Alex Va had to be on his toes. Some early individual mistakes here. Bout Patrick always in the right position like playing like an old school sweeper cuz he knows that his defenders loves to stay to keep a high high line. That's why he's so important for the defenders. [cheering] >> Lovely ball there for Sergio Roberto. Now Diao fit again. Had a brilliant first season in Syria. Joined mid campaign last term. struggled with injuries this season, including missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations. >> By the way, look at how compact both teams are. Look at where is the inter defend line. Look really, really high. Ces Fàregas might actually have ended up being where Christian Ku is tonight in the inter dugout had he not resisted the overures of the Neratsuli last summer. Inter then pivoted to recruiting Ku had done some excellent work in their academy setup including with the prima vera what was then the under9 side. Ku on course not only to win the sketto in his first season but maybe even the domestic double. Batino with the free kick. Too high for pass and Ver starts again. >> Yeah and Ko despite being not the tallest team in the league, they are really really dangerous on set pieces. They got camp that score four goals in the league. He always is a danger and they've got the quality with the the free kick taker nikop pass. Asantial good aggressive defending from Bastoni. whose future remains under question. Strong links with Barcelona. Bastoni got a round of applause and a standing ovation when he came off in that 5-2 win against Roma Manuel. You saw that game. Just how impressed were you by the neturi? They were a decent team, but the thing that made the difference was Chalanog goal at the end of the first half changed everything after scoring after 45 seconds Roma were the better team in the first half. Alex Veret Maxim just behind Nikico passoni got their head of him. I thought you were going to see what made the difference was Laro Martinez being back in the side. Yes, [snorts] of course it was brilliant but the goal the challen scored completely changed the game because after the the break in scored two again in a space [cheering] of 5 minutes and then Roma collapsed there but Laro was incredible. Even Tur had a decent game >> to Vikas did well to deal with that. Diao Nikico pass down for Serio Roberto breaking through Barela on the cover into having to work hard in midfield. Hakan Chalenolu has spoken publicly about that stunning goal that he scored against Roma actually showed some sympathy for Mle Filar who had been criticized for how he was beaten from range. Chalinolu acknowledging just how much the ball moved dipped and swerved. >> Yeah, that was that shot was unstoppable. Here is Chalinolu. Now Baredler is also on target in that game. Zielinski Pastoni Demarco. Nice football from in Zielinski and again Esposito. Chalenolu. It's all one touch. Dumpries. Not a great ball in. That's the sort of football that has given into joy against Ko in the past. It's the sort of football that allows them to frequently brush aside. Gaspedini coach teams as well. >> Yeah, they've got quality in the middle of the park. If they can move the ball quickly, they're going to find room and they've got the solution from the distance. That combo has got as well. But when the midfielders are fit and they can play football [screaming] well in by Vander Brent Barela had to make sure he controlled that with Tasos Duvikas running it behind him. Duvikas is come's top score 11 in Serado has found the net more. He's got 14 all told when you consider he got a brace against sutiro the first round of the cop Italia also found the net against Solo in Kos Cup campaign which could yet culminate in a final against either Atalancho or Lazio if they can get the better of in nine days time first of two meetings in nine days with in playing Kir in between off to Reilia to meet Suo Serge Roberto pass between the lines. Shalenoli's won it back. Diego Carlos made the ball, but it's run for Chalenolu. Easy enough for Serio Roberto. >> He went for the complicated pass. Bobby man's got 10 goals now. >> It does indeed. Pareella forward. DM Marco pulling wide. Demarco Ken F away. >> Demarco first touch on a kind of alphab first touches is incredible cuz he's not the quickest and knows that. So he needs to produce that touch every single time he really is receiving a switch off play. He does it so well. Kanji. >> Heavy touch from Terram. He's so quick. He was able to keep hold of possession. Zelinski that was towards Posito. Yeah, good ball in the traffic for Tam. Not the best in tight areas, but as you mentioned, Patrick is so quick that he can't recover from a mistake. And now Fabricas giving his player instructions. come have already gone above and beyond their points tally last season. The first half of their campaign back in the Italian top flight. They're actually in a relegation battle. They showed their potential the second half of last season. They've kicked on since then. Certainly helped by huge investment in the club. Nice give and go there between Batina and Vay. Batina Niko Paz. Bastoni did enough. Varela with the sombrero. >> Varela Esposito brings it down and then used his arm. Not sure about the foul on Vander Brent but good transition by Inter. Yes. Esposto. Yes. His echo his left elbow meets V on the Brent face. The referee, you can see, is just a couple of meters away. And this is tricks by combo players. That's the Fabrica's philosophy. Move the ball quickly in tight areas. That's Jude because they've got technical players that able to do that. Clipped forward by SI Roberto Fedal who was offside by the time that the Spaniard headed it towards him. Inter defensively he's is moving well here. De Marco leaving his man was Dao Bastoni was already on the number 38 and this is the wonderful atmosphere at the stadium. says Fabregas is very complimentary injury. He said they're the best team. I've said that many times. We must approach the game with humility, remembering who we are, Ko. They've come a long way, the Ladani, but this is still a team that until a couple of seasons ago were playing in the second tier until the Hartono family came in and invested in the club. They were down in the fourth division of the Italian pyramid. Asando It's been a dramatic rise up the divisions. Nikico passina tripped by Chalenolu and you expect Nikop pass will be sizing this up. The number 20 is a good player Patrick. You get the feeling that he's the kind of player that can make things happen. Always in the right position. ball into Nikop's feet. He's in the opposite flank waiting for the ball to come because he knows that Barela has to be tight with Chalanolo on the opposite side. So he's free to receive the ball and then so good with the ball in his feet and now he's got a chance from separina former teammate of Petisuchic who's on the inter bench this evening along with the likes of Laro Martinez and Jose Martinez as well. It's not going to be Nikico pass in the end. It is Batina who won the free kick who's pacing it out now. It's been in great goal scoring form since the turn of the year. [cheering] >> It's Batina. >> It's Cannon back off the wall. Little bit underwhelming that free kick in the end. Yeah, because he tried to go [cheering] obviously over the wall. He tried to replicate a kind of chalanol technique from that distance. Poor effort, but he's the player that can make things happen for Ko. >> It's his ball through for Duvikas. Be keen for summer to come off his line. That's why they're so hard to defend against Koma. The amount of players they have popping up between the lines. They will be wary though of Juventus in particular in the race for Champions League football. Roma aren't going anywhere either. >> Yeah, but watch combo. They are leaving first on the ball. They're happy for the defenders to have the ball. >> Barela seeking out P again. Pout showing he's happy coming off his line and out of his box. >> Chi under pressure from Duvikas. And this is the ball that we were talking about last week with the jewel in between Aerby and Malin. And this can happen again here between Duvikas and Aerby. Isolate the jewel there can bring some joy to Ko into still without Yan Bisc through injury. The other option they could have employed tonight was Stefan Frey. It's Ched gets the nod. She plays at right center back having operated in the middle of the trio for the Pula this season. [cheering] Kemp, Alex Veret, now Batino. No real opportunities for either side just yet in keeping really with the cup semiinal first leg. Asandial looking a run away from Demarco >> under Bmpt under pressure from Teran. Kibu didn't agree with the decision. >> Patrick, you see how DeMarco is defending against a quick player Dao. He doesn't commit first the challenge. Just wait. Wait one meter, 2 meters away from Dao. He leaves the number 38 to make the first move. That's how you have to defend when you're facing a striker that is quicker than you. >> Vanderbi aware of what was behind him. Seri Roberto Spito couldn't control. He's saying he was fouled. just ricocheted off his chest up in the air by Kemp. A Cheddar's let it bounce. It was a foul by Duvikas. He's saying he was being pulled by a Chedby. >> A Chair needs to be careful cuz Duvikas is a strong striker here. Both are using look are pulling the the shot of the opponent. So I don't think there is anything wrong. Best Masa is there again. This is the jewel that Fabricas hope to to win to Vikas against Aerby's output without Lado drops off considerably. 2.45 four five points per game with the Argentine in the team, 1.65 without their number 10 skipper. >> Just seven goals they scored in the seven matches between the 18th of February, the 22nd of March when Lala was missing. >> Just two wins in that time as well at Leche and at home to Genua Bastoni. Demarco is already on the ground. Fàregas asking his players to calm the tempo. Inter is doing well in possession cuz usually Ko are able to press really really high but are moving the ball quickly. Suaso will be a guest of Javanni Carnival next Friday game against Saso. Inter also in action on Friday, th