Inter Milan 3-2 Como: Calhanoglu Heroics Seal Coppa Italia Final Spot

Inter Milan secured their place in the Coppa Italia final with a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Como on April 21, 2026, overturning a two-goal deficit thanks to a brace and an assist from Hakan Calhanoglu. The Turkish midfielder’s late heroics completed a remarkable fightback that saw Inter progress to the final on aggregate after a goalless first leg.

Como Strike Early, Inter Respond in Second Half

Como began the second leg strongly, taking the lead through Martin Baturina in the 32nd minute after a swift counterattack. The Bosnian international finished calmly from eight yards out following a pullback from Ignace van der Brempt on the right flank. Como doubled their advantage just after halftime when Lucas Da Cunha scored in the 48th minute, leaving Inter facing a 2-0 deficit and needing three goals to reach the final.

Despite the early setback, Inter gradually gained control after the break. Hakan Calhanoglu sparked the comeback in the 69th minute with a powerful header to pull one back, demonstrating his aerial prowess. The former Bundesliga playmaker then restored parity with a thunderous strike in the 86th minute, firing beyond the goalkeeper’s reach to make it 2-2.

Calhanoglu Completes the Turnaround

In the dying moments of the match, Calhanoglu turned creator as well as scorer. His precise pass in the 89th minute found Petar Sucic, who calmly slotted home the winner to send the San Siro into delirium. The goal completed a remarkable individual contribution – a brace and an assist – that earned Calhanoglu Man of the Match honors.

The victory means Inter will face either Atalanta or Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on May 13, 2026, in Rome. A triumph would secure Inter’s tenth Coppa Italia title and put them within touching distance of a domestic double, having already opened a twelve-point lead over city rivals Milan in Serie A.

Key Takeaways

• Hakan Calhanoglu scored both Inter goals and assisted the winner in a 3-2 comeback victory over Como.
• Inter overturned a 2-0 deficit to reach the Coppa Italia final after a 0-0 first leg.
• The win puts Inter on the verge of a historic domestic double, having already established a significant lead in Serie A.
• Como, despite a strong performance, fell short of reaching their first-ever Coppa Italia final.

Inter Milan’s resilience and Calhanoglu’s individual brilliance have kept their season’s ambitions alive. With the Coppa Italia final now within reach and a strong league position, the Nerazzurri are poised to challenge for major honors this season.