In a thrilling Serie A showdown on September 19, 2026, AS Roma and FC Internazionale Milano played to a 2-2 draw at Stadio Olimpico, with Inter completing yet another comeback from a 2-0 deficit. Lautaro Martinez scored both goals for Inter, equalizing after Manu Koné had given Roma an early two-goal lead.
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The match featured two teams at the top of the table with perfect records. Roma had a full squad, including summer signings Leonardo Balerdi and Nahuel Molina. Donyell Malen was notable for his performance, having scored six goals in four Serie A games leading up to this match. On the other hand, Inter was missing key players like Hakan Calhanoglu, John Stones, and Djed Spence due to injuries.
A minute's silence was observed before kickoff in memory of Sandro Mazzola, a club legend who passed away recently at the age of 83.
Roma struck first when Manu Koné scored with a shot through Manuel Akanji’s legs after a cross from Paulo Dybala. Dybala later provided another assist for Koné's second goal, confirmed by VAR after initially being flagged offside.
Inter, who had a history of trailing 2-0 in previous matches, responded quickly in the second half. Marcus Thuram set up Lautaro Martinez's first goal just 60 seconds after play resumed. Martinez’s second came later, following intense pressure on Roma's defense, capping off a sequence that saw a header from Thuram saved and then a follow-up volley from Martinez from close range.
Both teams had chances to claim victory in the closing minutes, but the match ultimately ended in a draw, leaving each team with a share of the points in the competitive Scudetto race.