Inter Milan fight back to 2-2 draw with Roma as Martinez brace rescues champions
Inter Milan rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against AS Roma in Serie A on September 19, 2026 at Rome’s Olympic Stadium. Roma took a 2-0 lead at halftime through a brace by French midfielder Manu Kone, who scored in the 6th and 37th minutes. After the break, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez sparked the comeback, pulling one back just after halftime and then completing his brace with a headed finish late in the game to level the scores. The match also saw both teams observe a minute’s silence for former Inter and Italy playmaker Sandro Mazzola, who died earlier that day, with Inter players wearing black armbands.
For Nigerian fans who follow Italian football, the result highlights the competitiveness of the early Serie A season, with both Roma and Inter maintaining perfect records before the clash. Martinez’s brace underscores his importance to Inter’s title defence, while Roma’s attacking form, led by Kone and loanee Donyell Malen, signals a genuine challenge to the traditional powerhouses.
Will you back Inter to overcome this stumble and retain the Scudetto, or does Roma’s consistent start make them the team to beat in the title race this season?