Lautaro Martínez delivered a clutch performance on Saturday, scoring his second goal in injury time to secure Inter Milan’s 3‑2 comeback victory over title‑rival Napoli in Serie A. The Argentine striker’s winner came after a frantic second half in which Napoli had taken a 2‑0 lead with goals from Matteo Politano and Rasmus Højlund.
Martínez pulled Inter level three minutes after Napoli’s second goal, and Marcus Thuram equalized for the Nerazzurri in the 82nd minute. A loose ball scrambled by Manuel Akanji found Martínez at the far post, and he tapped the ball home to spark celebrations at the San Siro.
Napoli’s recent slump
Napoli, now under new coach Massimiliano Allegri, suffered its second consecutive defeat, following a loss to Como earlier in the week. The defeat keeps the Serie A title race wide open, with Inter staying within striking distance of the league leaders.
Roma’s late heroics
In another thrilling finish, Roma matched Inter’s comeback spirit, rallying with two late goals to beat Atalanta 2‑1. Matías Soulé provided a decisive assist and scored in stoppage time, while Mario Hermoso also found the net in the 90th minute.
Musiala returns for Bayern
Across the Alps, Bayern Munich welcomed back midfielder Jamal Musiala, who entered as a second‑half substitute in a 0‑0 draw with Schalke. Musiala had missed the season opener after collapsing in two preseason matches due to a neurological condition that causes seizures. His return marks his first Bundesliga minutes of the campaign.
The match was notable for being the first time Bayern failed to score in a German league game since February 2025. Schalke’s goalkeeper Loris Karius delivered a superb performance, helping the club earn its first point against Bayern since 2017.
Other league highlights
In the Bundesliga, small‑town club Elversberg continued its fairy‑tale debut season with a 4‑3 upset win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, secured by a stoppage‑time goal from Maurice Krattenmacher after coach Vincent Wagner was sent off at halftime.
Borussia Dortmund fought back from two goals down to beat Hoffenheim 3‑2, thanks to an 86th‑minute own goal by defender Albian Hajdari. Leipzig fell 3‑1 to Werder Bremen, while Union Berlin enjoyed a 4‑0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen under new coach Carles Martínez.
In England, Manchester City maintained its Premier League lead with a 1‑0 win over Coventry, thanks to a third‑season goal from Erling Haaland. Promoted Hull City remains unbeaten on seven points after a 0‑0 draw with Aston Villa. Tottenham secured its first point of the season with a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle stayed unbeaten under new coach Matthias Jaissle after a 2‑2 draw with Bournemouth.
Crystal Palace earned its first points with a 3‑2 comeback win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, while Brighton shared a 1‑1 draw with Leeds. Brentford and Sunderland also finished 1‑1.
International action
In La Liga, Athletic Bilbao thrashed Atletico Madrid 3‑0 with second‑half goals from Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet, marking a second straight win for the Basque side under new German coach Edin Terzić.
In France, Lens suffered a second consecutive loss, falling 1‑0 at home to Lorient. Brest edged Le Havre 2‑1, and Nice drew 1‑1 with Le Mans.
Across the Dutch Eredivisie, a match between Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles was abandoned after Utrecht fans threw fireworks onto the pitch, leaving the Eagles ahead 3‑1. Utrecht pledged to review video footage and take action against those responsible. PSV Eindhoven defeated Ajax 3‑1, while Rayo Vallecano beat Racing Santander 3‑2 thanks to a brace from Sergio Camello.
These results set the tone for the early weeks of the European football season, highlighting dramatic comebacks, the return of key players, and surprising upsets that will shape the races for titles and European competition spots.
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