European giants Inter overturn Udinese to rejoin Roma atop Serie A

Both Inter and Roma sit on 12 points after four matches, keeping a 100 percent record in Serie A and reinforcing Europe’s top league. Inter overturned a two‑goal deficit to beat Udinese 5‑3 on Monday, while Roma secured a 2‑0 victory at Torino on Saturday, leaving the two clubs level at the summit.

Inter's dramatic turnaround

Udinese opened the scoring early, with James Abankwah heading home after nine minutes and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp adding a close‑range finish seven minutes later. Inter responded before the break through Carlos Augusto, whose long‑range effort found the bottom corner, and Nicolò Barella levelled the tie ten minutes before half‑time.

In the second half Inter completed the comeback: Thuram struck twelve minutes in, followed by Esposito at the twentieth minute and Bonny adding the fifth goal thirty‑four minutes from time. Udinese’s final consolation came from Gueye in added time, but the Nerazzurri celebrated a 5‑3 victory.

The joint leaders now prepare to face each other at the Stadio Olimpico, a match that will decide who leads Serie A outright. Both sides have amassed 12 points from four games, sharing the top spot ahead of the showdown.

Inter’s perfect start, four wins from four rounds, underlines their intent to challenge for the Italian title once more.

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Roma and other league news

Roma travelled to Torino on Saturday and earned a 2‑0 win, preserving their 100 percent record and matching Inter’s points tally. The victory kept the capital club level on the table with the Milan side.

Meanwhile, Como climbed to third place with 10 points after a 2‑1 triumph over Parma, narrowing the gap to the leaders.

In Spain, Real Betis defeated struggling Villarreal in La Liga, adding another win to their campaign.

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With Inter and Roma unbeaten and the rest of the table tightening, the Serie A title race appears set for a fierce contest as the season progresses.