Osibajo Samuel
In an electrifying Derby della Madonnina, AC Milan pulled off a sensational comeback to defeat Inter 3-2 in a game packed with drama and decisive moments.The first half saw few chances, with Inter taking a somewhat undeserved lead just before the break.
Lautaro Martinez capitalized on a defensive lapse, finishing clinically after a quick throw-in and a smart pass from Mehdi Taremi.
Things went from bad to worse for Milan early in the second half, as Taremi turned scorer with a composed finish following a pinpoint long ball from Stefan de Vrij, doubling Inter’s advantage.Milan’s response was immediate.
Rafael Leao’s introduction injected life into their attack, and moments later, Theo Hernandez halved the deficit with a stunning free-kick, curling the ball into the bottom corner from 20 yards. The Rossoneri grew in confidence, piling pressure on Inter’s defense. Christian Pulisic missed a golden opportunity to level, heading straight at Yann Sommer, but Milan continued to knock on the door. Inter almost restored their cushion, with Carlos Augusto’s header striking the post, but Milan’s persistence paid off in the 79th minute.
Pulisic redeemed himself, finishing calmly after Theo’s perfect cut-back to equalize.With penalties looming, Milan delivered a late twist.
In the dying moments, Pulisic split Inter’s defense with a sublime through ball to Leao, who squared it for Tammy Abraham to tap home the winner. The goal sent Milan fans into raptures and capped a remarkable turnaround.
Milan’s resilience and attacking depth proved decisive as they punished Inter’s defensive lapses to claim a dramatic victory.
