A thrilling encounter between Inter Milan and Juventus unfolded in a highly anticipated Serie A 2025/26 fixture at the iconic San Siro on Sunday, February 15th. In a closely contested battle, Inter Milan ultimately secured a narrow 3-2 victory over their fierce rivals.
For this crucial clash, Inter Milan fielded a strong starting eleven featuring Yann Sommer between the posts, with Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, and Alessandro Bastoni forming the defensive line. The midfield was orchestrated by Luis Henrique, Nicolò Barella, Piotr Zieliński, and Petar Sucic, while Federico Dimarco provided width. Upfront, the attacking prowess was led by the formidable duo of Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez.
Meanwhile, Juventus countered with their own formidable lineup. Michele Di Gregorio started in goal, protected by defenders Andrea Cambiaso, Lloyd Kelly, Gleison Bremer, and Pierre Kalulu. In the heart of the midfield were Fabio Miretti, Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yıldız, and Weston McKennie, providing both defensive cover and creative spark. The attack was spearheaded by Francisco Conceicao and Jonathan David, tasked with finding the breakthrough.
The match began with an intense tempo, as both sides vied for control. Inter Milan managed to break the deadlock in the 17th minute, taking an early lead. The goal came in unfortunate circumstances for Juventus when defender Andrea Cambiaso misjudged a ball, inadvertently scoring an own goal that put the home side ahead.
However, the drama continued just nine minutes later, in the 26th minute, as Andrea Cambiaso swiftly redeemed himself. Capitalizing on a precise assist from Weston McKennie, Cambiaso fired home an equalizer, stunning the home crowd and restoring parity for Juventus in a dramatic turn of events.
As the first half drew to a close, Juventus faced a significant setback. Pierre Kalulu received his second yellow card in the 42nd minute, having been booked earlier in the 32nd minute, forcing the Bianconeri to play with ten men for the remainder of the game. This pivotal moment added an extra layer of challenge for the visitors.
Despite being a man down, Juventus showed resilience. Yet, Inter capitalized on their numerical advantage in the 76th minute when substitute Pio Esposito expertly headed the ball into the net from a left-sided cross, putting the Nerazzurri back in front with a 2-1 lead. This substitution proved to be a decisive tactical move.
The game remained finely poised, and Juventus responded with remarkable determination. Their efforts to level the score again bore fruit in the 83rd minute. Following a well-worked sequence of short passes, Manuel Locatelli unleashed a perfectly placed shot that beat the Inter goalkeeper, making it 2-2 and setting up a grandstand finish.
Ultimately, Inter Milan secured their hard-fought 3-2 victory in the dying moments of the match. Piotr Zieliński delivered the decisive blow with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, a shot that proved too formidable for the Juventus goalkeeper to keep out. This late winner sealed a memorable triumph for Inter in this thrilling Serie A clash.