Inter vs Fiorentina ended in a dramatic 2–1 home victory on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zieliński scored in stoppage time to overturn Álex Jiménez’s opener. Fiorentina were minutes away from an away win at San Siro before Inter rescued all three points in the closing stages.
The result took Cristian Chivu’s Inter to 22 points from eight Serie A matches, level with Lazio at the top of the standings. Fiorentina remained on four points after another damaging defeat. For the latest Italian football results and tables, follow SportPesa Score.
Inter vs Fiorentina result and match details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
| Final score | Inter 2–1 Fiorentina |
| Competition | Serie A 2026/27 — Matchday 8 |
| Date | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 13:30 SAST / 11:30 UTC / 12:30 CET |
| Venue | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan |
| Half-time | Inter 0–0 Fiorentina |
| Referee | Maurizio Mariani |
| Goals | Jiménez 65′; Thuram 90+1′; Zieliński 90+7′ (penalty) |
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How Inter came back to beat Fiorentina
De Gea keeps Inter out before the break
Inter created the better first-half opportunities but could not beat David de Gea. The Fiorentina goalkeeper denied Marcus Thuram from a tight angle and made an outstanding save to stop Francesco Pio Esposito’s header. The score remained 0–0 at half-time, despite Inter finishing the period on top.
Jiménez breaks the deadlock in the 65th minute
Fiorentina struck first after the interval. Álex Jiménez finished from outside the area in the 65th minute, with Nicolò Fagioli credited with the assist. The goal put the visitors ahead despite Inter’s greater share of possession and chances.
Thuram equalises before Zieliński wins it from the spot
Inter continued pressing and finally equalised in the first minute of added time. Thuram finished with his left foot after Andy Diouf’s contribution to the move. Soon afterwards, a challenge on Thuram in the penalty area gave Inter an opportunity to complete the turnaround. Substitute Piotr Zieliński converted the penalty deep into stoppage time to seal a 2–1 victory.
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Inter vs Fiorentina match statistics
The numbers underline how persistently Inter attacked, even while chasing the game. Fiorentina resisted for most of the match, with De Gea playing a central part in keeping the visitors ahead until added time.
| Statistic | Inter | Fiorentina |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Total shots | 33 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.94 | 0.25 |
Statistics are from the post-match data record; minor differences can occur between statistical providers. Inter’s 33 shots and 11 efforts on target contrast with Fiorentina’s seven shots and two on target.
What the result means for Inter and Fiorentina
For Inter, the comeback preserved an unbeaten start to the league campaign and moved the club to 22 points after eight matches. It also showed the value of substitutions: Zieliński entered in the second half and converted the decisive penalty, while Inter sustained pressure into stoppage time.
Fiorentina’s defensive resistance and Jiménez’s finish brought them close to a major result, but the late collapse left them on four points and in 18th place. The immediate concern is turning competitive performances into points, particularly after conceding twice at the end of a match they had led.
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Inter vs Fiorentina: Key talking points
Why did Fiorentina lose despite leading late?
Inter sustained attacking pressure throughout the second half. Fiorentina defended their lead for more than 25 minutes, but Thuram’s equaliser changed the game and the subsequent penalty decided it.
How important was David de Gea?
The Fiorentina goalkeeper made several significant saves, particularly before half-time, as Inter repeatedly tested the visiting defence. His display helped keep the match level and later protected Fiorentina’s narrow lead.
Was the decisive goal a penalty?
Yes. Zieliński scored the winner from the spot in added time after Thuram was brought down inside the penalty area.
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Inter vs Fiorentina FAQs
What was the Inter vs Fiorentina final score?
Inter won 2–1 on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Who scored for Inter against Fiorentina?
Marcus Thuram equalised in the 90+1st minute and Piotr Zieliński scored the winning penalty in stoppage time.
Who scored Fiorentina’s goal?
Álex Jiménez scored in the 65th minute, assisted by Nicolò Fagioli.
Where was Inter vs Fiorentina played?
At Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, also known as San Siro, in Milan.
What time did Inter vs Fiorentina kick off in South Africa?
The game kicked off at 13:30 SAST on 25 October 2026.
What was the half-time score?
The sides were level at 0–0 at half-time.
What did the result mean for the Serie A table?
Inter reached 22 points after eight matches, level with Lazio; Fiorentina remained 18th on four points.
Inter vs Fiorentina: Late comeback shapes the Serie A race
The Inter vs Fiorentina result was decided by two stoppage-time goals after the visitors had led through Álex Jiménez. Thuram’s equaliser and Zieliński’s penalty delivered a 2–1 victory that kept Inter level at the top of Serie A, while Fiorentina remained in the bottom three. Check SportPesa Score for the next fixtures, results and updated standings.
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