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Inter defeats Napoli 3-2 in Serie A match at San Siro

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Inter defeats Napoli 3-2 in Serie A match at San Siro

Summary

Inter overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Napoli 3-2 on Saturday at the San Siro in a Serie A fixture. Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram scored in the second half to complete the turnaround for the home side. Head coach Cristian Chivu praised the competitive nature of the game and the performance of his squad under pressure. The victory marks a significant recovery for Inter after conceding early in the contest. Following the match, Chivu addressed media skepticism regarding the team's record in high-stakes games. The club now faces uncertainty regarding the fitness of Federico Dimarco ahead of their upcoming Champions League fixture against Real Madrid.

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By the Numbers

•Inter recovered from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 against Napoli.
•Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram scored second-half goals.
•The match took place at the San Siro on September 5, 2026.
•Federico Dimarco is considered doubtful for the upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid.
•Cristian Chivu cited the high tempo of the game as a positive for Italian football.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Inter 3-2 Napoli – Chivu: ‘It was a great advertisement for Italian football’

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Inter head coach Cristian Chivu praised both sides for serving up a dramatic five-goal thriller at the San Siro on Saturday, as his side fought back from two goals down to claim a 3-2 victory over Nap...
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