In a thrilling display at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Inter Milan showcased their title credentials with a commanding 5-2 victory over AS Roma, reinvigorated by Lautaro Martinez’s impressive return from injury. The triumph propels Inter nine points ahead of their closest rivals, AC Milan, as they gear up for a crucial match against Napoli next week.
Martinez, who had been sidelined since February, wasted no time announcing his comeback by scoring two goals. Just a minute into the match, Marcus Thuram assisted Martinez, who struck a powerful shot into the roof of the net. However, Roma responded with a goal from Gianluca Mancini in the 40th minute, as he capitalized on a cross from Devyne Rensch.
Inter regained their lead shortly before halftime when Hakan Calhanoglu unleashed a stunning strike from 30 yards, sending it into the top-left corner. The home side extended their advantage in the second half, with Thuram setting up Martinez again, who deftly lobbed the ball over goalkeeper Mile Svilar.
Thuram soon joined the scoring with a fine header from a Calhanoglu corner, followed by Nicolo Barella sealing the victory with a well-placed shot into the top corner after breaking into the box. While Roma managed a consolation goal through Lorenzo Pellegrini’s low effort, Inter’s dominance was clear as they comfortably maintained their lead.
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— Inter(@Inter_en) April 5, 2026
Data Debrief: Inter bounce back to end winless run
The win marks a pivotal moment for Inter, who faced a challenging period with three consecutive winless league matches. Ending the streak in such emphatic style is a significant boost as they enter a crucial phase in the season.
This match also highlighted Inter’s historical dominance over Roma, with this being the ninth occasion they have netted five or more goals against them in Serie A—more than against any other top-flight opponent. While Martinez will rightfully garner accolades for his performance, Thuram’s contributions were equally vital; he became the first player to assist two goals for the same teammate in a Serie A match for Inter since March 2022.
Statistically, Inter outperformed their expected goals (xG) total, achieving a score of 1.17 from 17 shots, nine of which were on target, in contrast to Roma’s 0.96 from nine attempts, highlighting their offensive efficiency.
