Inter Milan's comeback win dashes Napoli's Serie A title defense

Napoli's lead atop the table shrinks as Inter rallies from two goals down to win 4-3 over Como.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:08pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a Serie A soccer match, with overlapping planes of green, blue, and white representing the players, field, and stadium.Inter Milan's dramatic comeback victory over Como keeps the Serie A title race wide open as Napoli's lead narrows.Como Today

In a dramatic weekend in Serie A, league leaders Napoli stumbled while second-place Inter Milan staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Como 4-3 and further tighten the title race. Napoli's lead atop the table has now been reduced, putting their title defense in jeopardy.

Why it matters

Napoli's surprise slip-up, combined with Inter's resilient victory, has significantly shifted the momentum in the Serie A title race. This result could prove pivotal in determining whether Napoli can hold on to defend their league crown or if Inter will be able to overtake them in the final stretch.

The details

Napoli conceded two late goals to draw 2-2 with a mid-table opponent, allowing Inter to capitalize with their own comeback win. Inter rallied from a 2-0 deficit to score four unanswered goals and defeat Como 4-3 on the road, demonstrating their determination and quality to remain in the title hunt.

  • Napoli drew 2-2 with their opponent on April 12, 2026.
  • Inter Milan defeated Como 4-3 on April 12, 2026.

The players

Inter Milan

The reigning Serie A champions who are currently in second place and chasing Napoli for the title.

Napoli

The current Serie A leaders who are defending their league title from last season.

Como

The mid-table Serie A club that nearly upset league leaders Napoli before falling to a comeback by Inter Milan.

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The takeaway

This dramatic weekend in Serie A has set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the title race, with Napoli's lead now narrowed and Inter Milan firmly in pursuit of the defending champions.