Inter Milan staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Udinese 5-3 on Monday, preserving their perfect start in Serie A alongside AS Roma, who triumphed 2-0 over Torino. Both teams now sit atop the league with 12 points from four matches, setting the stage for an exciting encounter at the Stadio Olimpico this Saturday.

Udinese shocked Inter with two quick goals in the first 16 minutes:

• James Abankwah opened the scoring with a header after just nine minutes.
• Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled the lead shortly after with a close-range finish.

However, Inter responded emphatically:

• Carlos Augusto scored with a long-range effort to narrow the gap.
• Nicolò Barella leveled the match just before halftime.

The champions took control in the second half:

• Marcus Thuram netted the go-ahead goal in the 59th minute.
• Francesco Esposito added a fourth, and Ange-Yoan Bonny made it 5-2 before Idrissa Gueye scored a consolation goal for Udinese in stoppage time.

Injury concerns arose for Inter as John Stones limped off with a hamstring issue, prompting manager Cristian Chivu to indicate the need for a thorough assessment.

Meanwhile, Roma secured their fourth consecutive win, with goals from Donyell Malen and Niccolò Pisilli at Torino. Malen capitalized on a mistake from goalkeeper Lucas Perri, while Pisilli sealed the victory in stoppage time.

In the Champions League, Como continued their momentum with a 2-1 win over Parma, while in La Liga, Real Betis edged out Villarreal 2-1, leaving their opponents in the relegation zone. Gerard Moreno of Villarreal expressed frustration over their current form, emphasizing the need for unity and resilience.