Como reached their first Coppa Italia semi-final since 1986 and looked every bit the top-tier contender on Tuesday night. By holding Inter to a cagey 0-0 draw, the Lariani ended a dismal six-game losing streak against the Nerazzurri and kept their dreams of a maiden Champions League appearance and a cup final firmly alive.
The Story of the Match: Dominant Como, Passive Inter
Despite Inter’s 10-point lead at the top of Serie A, they looked shell-shocked in the first half. Coming off a bruising Champions League exit at the hands of Bodø/Glimt, Christian Chivu’s men were “total passengers” for much of the opening 45 minutes.
- The Threat: Mergim Vojvoda was the standout performer for Como, nearly breaking the deadlock in the 42nd minute with a brilliant outside-of-the-boot curler.
- The “Gilt-Edged” Miss: Early in the second half, Spanish youngster Alex Valle missed a tap-in from point-blank range after an inch-perfect cross from Hrvoje Smolčić.
- Inter’s Struggle: Remarkably, the “runaway leaders” failed to register a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes, despite introducing several attacking substitutes.
Inter Milan: The Cup Crisis?
Inter’s form in knockout competitions has become a major talking point in Italian media.
| Competition | Result / Status |
| Serie A | 1st Place (10 points clear) |
| Champions League | Eliminated (Lost both legs to Bodø/Glimt) |
| Coppa Italia | Semi-Final (0-0 vs. Como after 1st Leg) |
The Road Ahead
The second leg will take place at the San Siro toward the end of April. Before that, both sides have massive Serie A objectives:
- Inter: Looking to wrap up the Scudetto mathematically.
- Como: Currently just 3 points off the top four; a win in their next few league games could secure a historic Champions League berth for 2026/27.
