Inter Milan clinched a significant 2-0 victory over Como at the San Siro on December 23, 2024, enabling them to continue their challenge for the Serie A title. This win propelled Inter to 37 points, just three points behind league leaders Atalanta, who earlier defeated Empoli 3-2.
The match started intensely, with Inter dominating possession and creating several chances. Despite their control, the first half ended goalless as the hosts failed to convert. Denzel Dumfries had a notable opportunity when he shot over the bar from close range, and Federico Dimarco was thwarted by Como goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Following the halftime break, Inter finally broke the deadlock just three minutes later. Hakan Calhanoglu delivered a pinpoint corner which was met by Carlos Augusto, who nodded the ball past Reina to give Inter the lead. Augusto later expressed satisfaction with the goal but emphasized, "I’m pleased with the goal, but the victory is what matters most. We anticipated a challenging encounter but securing those three points was pivotal," he remarked in an interview with Sky Italia.
Como attempted to rally after falling behind, trying to find an equalizer with more urgency. Their efforts were met with determination from Inter's defense, particularly Augusto, who made a key interception to deny Edoardo Goldaniga’s shot on goal.
Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer also showcased his skills, making an outstanding save to keep Como at bay after Nico Paz threatened to score. The visitors continued to push forward, but Inter held firm.
Inter went on to find their second goal deep in stoppage time when Marcus Thuram gathered Piotr Zielinski’s pass and unleashed a powerful effort beyond Reina, sealing the match at 2-0. This marked Thuram's 12th goal of the season, drawing him level on the Serie A scoring charts with Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui.
Despite not being at their absolute best, Inter's center-back Alessandro Bastoni highlighted the importance of the win. "It's important to take points, even when we don't play beautifully. Given the results from other matches, we needed to respond positively today," he emphasized.
With this victory, Inter has now extended their impressive record against Como, having won all eight Serie A matches against them. The victory puts Inter firmly back on track after their previous derby defeat and keeps them right behind Atalanta as they prepare for the rest of the season. This match served as yet another reminder of Inter's strength and resolve as they battle for the Scudetto once again.
