Fantastic Diouf’s late double revives Inter in Karlsruhe friendly

Inter's pre‑season momentum received a boost as Andy Diouf’s two stoppage‑time goals overturned a 1‑0 deficit to secure a 2‑1 win over Karlsruhe, delivering a confidence‑building finish to the Nerazzurri’s second friendly of the German camp.

After a 16‑0 rout of a local side, the Nerazzurri faced their first real test of the summer in Karlsruhe, marking their second pre‑season friendly and the first competitive glimpse of the German preparations.

Karlsruher opened the scoring when Tim Civeja finished a swift counter‑attack, prompting Inter to press forward. The goalkeeper denied Luka Topalovic and a Benjamin Pavard header, while Ramirez fired a shot from a promising position, keeping the score level elusive.

Diouf then produced a Fantastic equaliser, striking from a Dimarco corner that landed in the box and found the net. Deep into stoppage time he bent a left‑foot finish into the far corner, sealing the comeback and highlighting his potential as a right‑back heir to Denzel Dumfries.

First Half: J Martinez; Bisseck, Bovio, Carlos Augusto; Luis Henrique, Barella, Stankovic, Mkhitaryan, Marello; Esposito, Iddrissou. Second Half: Di Gennaro; Pavard, Maye (Lavelli 73), Bastoni; Diouf, Frattesi, Zielinski, Akinsanmiro, Dimarco; Topalovic, Mosconi.

Aleksandar Stankovic took the midfield reins, while Francesco Pio Esposito led the attack, underscoring the tactical framework the Nerazzurri are shaping for the upcoming season.

A photo from the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match in Madrid, SPAIN, on NOVEMBER 26, 2025, shows Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, and Yann Aurel Bisseck embracing after the game, illustrating the club’s broader competitive calendar.

The word Di appears in the name Diouf, linking the player’s impact to the match narrative.