Inter Milan advanced to the Coppa Italia final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Como at San Siro on Thursday evening, delivering a performance that underlined their continued dominance in Italian domestic cup football. The confirmed lineups from Wednesday set the stage for a tightly anticipated contest, but Inter's superior squad depth and home advantage proved decisive across 90 minutes.
Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring in the 18th minute, converting a low cross from Denzel Dumfries to give the Nerazzurri an early foothold. Como, managed with ambition but outgunned at the top level, drew level briefly before the half-hour mark through a sharp finish from their leading forward, silencing the San Siro crowd momentarily and injecting genuine tension into the tie.
Inter reasserted control before half-time, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu restoring the lead from the penalty spot after a foul inside the box. The second half saw Inter manage the game with characteristic composure, and a late strike from substitute Marcus Thuram sealed the result in the 78th minute, ending Como's spirited run in the competition.
The victory sends Inter to the Coppa Italia final in Rome, where they are expected to face either Juventus or AC Milan depending on the outcome of the other semi-final. For Como, their debut deep run in the Coppa Italia represents a remarkable achievement for the newly promoted side, drawing widespread praise despite the defeat.
Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi described the performance as 'professional and focused,' adding that the squad remains motivated across all competitions as the season enters its final decisive weeks. The Coppa Italia final is scheduled for late May at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.