Inter Beats Fiorentina 2-1 with Late Goals from Thuram and Zielinski

Inter Milan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Fiorentina on October 25, 2026, at San Siro during the eighth matchday of the Serie A season. Head coach Cristian Chivu watched his side execute their fifth comeback of the campaign, dominating the match before breaking through in late stoppage time to claim all three points.

For the majority of the game, Fiorentina relied on defensive resilience and the exceptional goalkeeping of David de Gea to keep the hosts at bay. De Gea recorded 11 saves throughout the afternoon, thwarting wave after wave of Inter attacks as the Nerazzurri fired 31 total shots compared to Fiorentina's seven.

The deadlock broke in the 65th minute when Álex Jiménez stunned the Meazza crowd by scoring with a long-range effort to put Fiorentina ahead. The goal elevated tensions on the field, leading to a heated atmosphere as the visitors fought to protect their narrow advantage.

Inter continued to press forward despite the deficit, hitting the crossbar twice through Carlos Augusto and forcing De Gea into repeated stops. The sustained pressure finally paid off in the 91st minute when French striker Marcus Thuram capitalized on a persistent effort, unleashing a left-footed shot that tied the match at 1-1.

In the dying moments of stoppage time, Inter was awarded a penalty after a foul on Thuram inside the box. Midfielder Piotr Zielinski stepped up to the spot and calmly converted the penalty in the 98th minute, sealing the 2-1 win and sending the home supporters into celebration.

The result lifts Inter back to the top of the Serie A standings alongside Lazio, rewarding a performance characterized by character and relentless pressure. Meanwhile, Fiorentina leaves Milan empty-handed, extending defensive struggles that leave them with 19 goals conceded this season as they remain near the relegation zone.