Inter Milan missed the chance to move even closer to the Serie A title after being held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Torino FC on Sunday evening in Turin. The league leaders appeared in complete control after taking a two-goal advantage, only for Torino to mount an impressive late comeback and rescue a valuable point.
Inter started the match strongly and dominated possession in the opening stages. Their pressure paid off in the 23rd minute when Marcus Thuram opened the scoring with a composed finish after excellent work from Federico Dimarco, who continued his outstanding season with another assist. The visitors looked sharp, confident, and determined to finish the job early.
The second half began similarly for the Nerazzurri. In the 61st minute, defender Yann Bisseck doubled Inter’s lead with a header, again supplied by Dimarco, whose delivery caused constant problems for the Torino defence. At 2-0, it seemed only a matter of time before Inter would celebrate another crucial victory in their march toward the Scudetto.
However, Torino had other ideas.
The home side responded with determination and intensity, refusing to accept defeat in front of their supporters at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. Their comeback began in the 70th minute when Giovanni Simeone found the net after a well-worked attacking move, giving the hosts renewed belief and shifting the momentum of the match.
Inter suddenly looked nervous, and Torino sensed the opportunity. Ten minutes later, the equaliser arrived from the penalty spot. Nikola Vlasic calmly converted after a handball by Carlos Augusto, sending the home crowd into celebration and completing a remarkable turnaround from two goals down.
The final minutes were tense and open, with both teams pushing for a winner. Inter nearly snatched all three points, but wasted late chances, including a missed opportunity from Piotr Zielinski. Torino, meanwhile, defended bravely and held on for a result that felt like a victory considering the circumstances.
For Inter, the draw was frustrating. Simone Inzaghi’s side had controlled much of the game and were in a commanding position, but a lapse in concentration and Torino’s spirited response denied them a potentially decisive win in the title race. Even so, Inter remain firmly on top of Serie A and still have one hand on the trophy.
For Torino, the point was richly deserved and highly significant. The comeback secured their Serie A safety and underlined the resilience of the squad. Sitting comfortably in mid-table, they showed they can compete strongly against Italy’s best sides when playing with confidence and aggression.
Federico Dimarco was one of the standout performers despite the disappointing result for Inter. His two assists once again highlighted his importance to the team, offering quality delivery and attacking energy from wide areas throughout the contest.
The result means Inter’s title celebrations are delayed for now, but they remain in an excellent position with only a few matches left to play. If anything, this match served as a reminder that in football, nothing can be taken for granted until the final whistle.
For neutrals, it was an entertaining contest full of drama, momentum swings, and late tension. For Torino fans, it was a night to remember. For Inter supporters, it was two points dropped badly.