Carlos Augusto sparks Inter revival as Udinese tumble in Serie A
On Monday at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, Inter Milan (Milão)’s supporters were jolted as Udinese raced to a 2‑0 lead, only for Brazilian Carlos Augusto to spark a dramatic eight‑goal comeback that saw the league leaders overturn the deficit to win 5‑3, leaving both Inter and Roma on 12 points after four rounds of the Campeonato Italiano in Itália.
Champions League setback fuels Inter's resolve
The revival came after Inter’s mid‑week exit from the Champions League, where they fell 2‑1 to Real Madrid in Spain (Espanha) on Tuesday, a result the club described as an ‘accident of the route’ and a catalyst for the urgent response on home soil. Os torcedores demanded an immediate answer. The defeat in Spain came after a dominant first‑half display, leaving the squad eager to prove their quality on domestic soil.
Udinese’s early dominance was evident when they seized a 2‑0 advantage within the opening minutes at Giuseppe Meazza, unsettling the home crowd and setting the stage for a high‑octane encounter.
The tide turned when Carlos Augusto headed the ball to Okoye, whose strike curled into the corner, while Diouf’s retreating run created space for Thuram, who netted the third goal to ignite the Inter faithful.
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Inter seized the lead through Esposito’s low finish into the keeper’s net, followed by Bonny capitalising on a rebound from another Okoye miracle; however, in stoppage time Udinese’s Gueye controlled the ball on his chest and tapped in a consolation goal, too little too late.
Roma’s win sets up Saturday showdown
Meanwhile, Roma confirmed their status as title‑contenders away from home, defeating Torino 2‑0 with strikes from Malen and Pisilli, also moving onto 12 points and matching Inter’s tally.
The two leaders will meet on Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico, where the victor will isolate at the summit of the Serie A table, a showdown that could define the early season narrative.