Inter Milan secure a 2-1 win over Fiorentina at San Siro.

The Serie A showdown between Internazionale and Fiorentina unfolded at Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium on 25 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, with the home crowd expecting a strong performance from the Nerazzurri.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested, with neither side breaking the deadlock. The breakthrough arrived in the 65th minute when Fiorentina’s Álex Jiménez struck from outside the box, his right-footed shot finding the top right corner. The goal was set up by Nicolò Fagioli, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

Five minutes later, Fiorentina’s Viery received a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the match.

The balance shifted dramatically in injury time. In the first minute of added time, Inter’s Marcus Thuram levelled the score. Thuram’s left-footed effort from the centre of the box curled into the bottom right corner, assisted by Andy Dioup.

Just a few minutes later, in the seventh minute of added time, Piotr Zielinski restored Inter’s lead from the penalty spot, slotting a right-footed shot into the top left corner.

The closing stages saw two further cautions for Fiorentina. Víctor Valdepeñas was booked in the fifth minute of added time for a bad foul, and Dodô received a yellow card in the eleventh minute of added time. No further goals were added, and the match concluded with Internazionale victorious.

Standout performers

  • Álex Jiménez (Fiorentina) – opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the 65th minute, assisted by Nicolò Fagioli.
  • Marcus Thuram (Internazionale) – equalised in stoppage time with a composed finish from the centre of the box, helped by Andy Dioup.
  • Piotr Zielinski (Internazionale) – secured the win by converting a penalty in the seventh minute of added time.

Match facts

  • Final score: Internazionale 2-1 Fiorentina
  • Scorers: Álex Jiménez (65’) – Marcus Thuram (90'+1’) – Piotr Zielinski (90'+7’)
  • Bookings: Viery (70’), Víctor Valdepeñas (90'+5’), Dodô (90'+11’) – all Fiorentina players
  • Venue: San Siro, Milano

What it means

The result gives Internazionale three points from the Serie A fixture, while Fiorentina returns home with a single point after their late-stage comeback fell short. The win reinforces Inter’s standing in the match report, and the late goals highlight their resilience in the closing minutes.