Marcus Thuram stars as Inter Milan complete dramatic comeback at Como
Marcus Thuram scored a decisive second-half brace to help Inter Milan complete a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Como on Saturday, a result that moved the Nerazzurri nine points clear at the Serie A summit. The win, secured with additional goals from Denzel Dumfries, puts Inter firmly in control of the title race with six matches remaining.
Inter found themselves in serious trouble at the Stadio Sinigaglia, trailing 2-0 at halftime to goals from Como's Alex Valle and Nico Paz. According to match reports, the visitors were second best for much of the first period, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer at fault for the opening goal. The momentum shifted dramatically in the final moments of the half, however, when Thuram headed home from Nicolo Barella's cross to provide a critical lifeline.
The French striker leveled the match just after the restart, capitalizing on a catastrophic defensive error between Como's Ignace Van der Brempt and Frederik Kempf. Thuram deftly lobbed the advancing goalkeeper to complete his double. The turnaround was sealed by Denzel Dumfries, who powered in a header in the 59th minute before adding a second with a low finish in the 72nd, marking his first Serie A goals since August.
Thuram's performance continues a rich vein of form, coming just days after he provided two assists in a key win over Roma. His physical presence and clinical finishing have been central to Inter's attack throughout the campaign. The comeback, while dramatic, was somewhat fortunate, with Como hitting the crossbar late through Jacobo Ramon and finishing the match with a significant advantage in expected goals, according to post-match data.
The result piles pressure on nearest challengers Napoli and represents a significant step towards what would be Inter's 21st Scudetto. For Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, the defeat is a harsh lesson in game management, having dominated large stretches but ultimately being punished for defensive lapses. The loss leaves them in the chase for European qualification, now looking to regroup after a fifth consecutive defeat to Inter.
Inter manager Cristian Chivu will be relieved with the resilience shown by his team, which had looked off the pace for much of the contest. The victory underscores the champion mentality within the squad, able to secure crucial points even when not performing at its peak. The title is now firmly within their grasp as the season enters its final weeks.
