European football: Martínez seals thrilling comeback for unbeaten Inter

Lautaro Martínez's Last-Minute Goal Fuels Inter's Dramatic Comeback Against Napoli

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Lautaro Martínez delivered a stunning finish in the 91st minute, propelling Inter Milan to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Napoli and maintaining their perfect start to the Serie A title defense.

Napoli initially appeared to be cruising to victory after Matteo Politano and Rasmus Højlund scored in quick succession, giving them a 2-0 lead by the 53rd minute. However, Martínez responded swiftly, scoring his first goal just moments later, igniting Inter's comeback. Marcus Thuram then equalized with a header in the 82nd minute, setting the stage for Martínez's dramatic late winner from a corner kick.

The match saw a slow start with no goals in the first half, but it quickly turned into a spectacle after the break:

  • 50': Politano scores for Napoli
  • 53': Højlund doubles the lead
  • 56': Martínez pulls one back
  • 82': Thuram levels the match
  • 91': Martínez seals the victory

In other matches, Roma staged a late comeback to defeat Atalanta 2-1, with Matías Soulé netting the winner in the 93rd minute. Torino also celebrated a first win under Ignazio Abate, coming from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1.

In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich struggled to capitalize on opportunities in a goalless draw against Schalke, marking their first scoreless match since February 2025. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund rallied from two goals down to win 3-2 against Hoffenheim.

Athletic Bilbao inflicted a heavy 3-0 defeat on Atlético Madrid, showcasing their resurgence under coach Edin Terzic. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Barcelona, who aim to extend their lead at the top of La Liga against Valencia.

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