Internazionale beat Napoli 3-2

The Serie A showdown between Internazionale and Napoli unfolded at Milan’s iconic San Siro on 5 September 2026. Both clubs entered the match seeking three points, and the atmosphere was charged as fans filled the historic stadium for a high-stakes encounter.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 35th minute, when Napoli’s Antonio Vergara was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, giving Inter an early disciplinary edge. Six minutes later, Napoli broke the deadlock: Matteo Politano struck with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, sending the ball into the bottom left corner to make it 1-0.

Just three minutes after Politano’s strike, Rasmus Højlund doubled Napoli’s lead. The Danish forward unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box that curled into the bottom left corner, an effort set up by Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s precise assist, pushing the score to 2-0.

Internazionale responded swiftly. In the 56th minute, Lautaro Martínez reduced the deficit with a close-range right-footed finish to the high centre of the net, benefitting from a well-timed pass by Federico Dimarco. The momentum began to shift as Inter closed the gap.

The game’s disciplinary narrative continued in the second half when Lautaro Martínez received a yellow card in the 68th minute, his first booking of the match. Napoli’s Rafa Marín was later cautioned in the 77th minute for a bad foul, adding a second yellow to the visitors’ side.

The equaliser arrived in the 82nd minute. Marcus Thuram headed home from the centre of the box after a cross from Carlos Augusto found him, restoring parity at 2-2 and setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

In injury time, Inter secured the winner. From a corner, Manuel Akanji delivered the decisive ball, and Lautaro Martínez tapped the rebound home with a left-footed shot from very close range in the 90′+1″ minute, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home side.

Standout performers

  • Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale) – Scored twice, first in the 56th minute (assist by Federico Dimarco) and again in stoppage time (assist by Manuel Akanji).
  • Marcus Thuram (Internazionale) – Provided the crucial equaliser with a header in the 82nd minute, assisted by Carlos Augusto.
  • Matteo Politano (Napoli) – Opened the scoring with a well-placed right-footed finish in the 50th minute.
  • Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) – Added the second goal for Napoli in the 53rd minute, set up by Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
  • Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli) – Delivered the assist for Højlund’s strike.
  • Federico Dimarco (Internazionale) – Created the chance that allowed Martínez to make it 2-1.
  • Carlos Augusto (Internazionale) – Supplied the cross that led to Thuram’s header.
  • Manuel Akanji (Internazionale) – Won the corner that resulted in Martínez’s stoppage-time winner.

Match facts

  • Final score: Internazionale 3-2 Napoli
  • Scorers:
    • Napoli – Matteo Politano (50′), Rasmus Højlund (53′, assist Giovanni Di Lorenzo)
    • Internazionale – Lautaro Martínez (56′, assist Federico Dimarco; 90′+1″, assist Manuel Akanji), Marcus Thuram (82′, assist Carlos Augusto)
  • Bookings:
    • Antonio Vergara (Napoli) – 35′ (bad foul)
    • Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale) – 68′
    • Rafa Marín (Napoli) – 77′ (bad foul)
  • Venue: San Siro, Milano

What it means

The three points lift Internazionale’s tally in the Serie A campaign, while Napoli return home without any points from the encounter. The result reflects Inter’s ability to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure a comeback win at their home ground.