By OUR SPORT REPORTER, Lake Como, Italy
Cesc Fabregas’ Como 1907 turned the serene shores of Lake Como into a Roman colosseum last night, but it was the heavyweight stars of Inter Milan who eventually walked out of the smoke with a breathless 4-3 victory.
In a match that had more twists than a mountain road in the Alps, Inter’s “Golden Boy” Lautaro Martinez proved exactly why he wears the captain’s armband. The Argentine ace was the difference-maker, bagged a clinical brace, and looked every inch the world-class predator as he silenced a raucous home crowd.
The Star Power
While Como showed plenty of heart, Inter’s star-studded frontline simply had too much firepower.
Lautaro Martinez: The undisputed Man of the Match. His movement left the Como defense chasing shadows.
Marcus Thuram: The Frenchman was a constant menace, providing the physical edge that tipped the scales in Inter’s favor.
Nico Paz: The young Como starlet (on loan from Real Madrid) put on a clinic for the hosts, proving he belongs on the big stage despite the loss.
How the Chaos Unfolded
The game was a defensive coach’s nightmare but a neutral’s dream. Inter raced into an early lead, looking like they would stroll to a comfortable three points. But Fabregas has instilled a “never say die” attitude in this Como side.
The underdogs clawed back, at one point drawing level and sending the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia into a state of pure delirium. For a moment, it looked like the upset of the season was on the cards.
However, Inter’s championship DNA kicked in. Under pressure, Marcus Thuram linked up with Martinez for a goal that was pure “Champagne Football,” restoring the lead. A late goal from Como made for a nervous final five minutes, but the Nerazzurri held firm to take the points back to Milan.
The Verdict
”We showed character, but you cannot give world-class players like Martinez half a yard,” a frustrated Fabregas muttered after the whistle.
For Inter, it was a reminder that while their defense might be leaky, their stars are bright enough to outshine any disaster. For Como, they proved they aren’t just in Serie A to look at the scenery—they are here to fight.
FINAL SCORE: Como 1907: 3 (Cutrone 22′, Strefezza 48′, Mazzitelli 89′)
Inter: 4 (Martinez 15′, 55′, Thuram 38′, Barella 70′)
