Inter 6-2 Pisa: Sommer error sparks scare before San Siro response
Inter’s grip on the Serie A summit tightened on Friday night, but not before the league leaders were given an unexpected fright. Simone Inzaghi’s side recovered from a two-goal deficit to thrash relegation-threatened Pisa 6-2 at San Siro, extending their advantage at the top to six points.
The evening began in the worst possible fashion for Inter. Stefano Moreo struck twice to leave the visitors 2-0 up, with his opener arriving after a costly mistake from Yann Sommer that handed Pisa momentum and belief. Moreo’s second compounded the shock and briefly threatened to turn the match into a damaging slip.
Inter turn chaos into control before half-time
Inter’s response was swift, ruthless and led by their usual blend of composure and firepower. Piotr Zielinski brought the hosts back into contention from the penalty spot, a finish that steadied nerves and shifted the energy inside the stadium.
From there, Inter accelerated. Lautaro Martínez powered in a header to close the gap and, with Pisa struggling to cope with waves of pressure, Francesco Pio Esposito also headed home as Inter flipped the contest in a frantic spell late in the first half. In the space of minutes, a 0-2 deficit became a 3-2 lead by the interval, underlining why Inzaghi’s team remain the pace-setters.
A statement scoreline in the title race
While the early wobble will frustrate the coaching staff, the final scoreline still reads like a title contender’s statement: Inter not only recovered, they overwhelmed. The result keeps their momentum rolling and reinforces the sense that even when things go wrong, they have the depth and attacking variety to recover quickly.
For Pisa, the first-half burst showed courage and opportunism, particularly in how they capitalised on Sommer’s lapse. But the longer the match went on, the more difficult it became to resist Inter’s pressure and movement, and the visitors were left nursing a heavy defeat despite their dream start.
Ligue 1: Barcola sends PSG above Lens
Over in France, Paris Saint-Germain moved to the top of Ligue 1 after a narrow win powered by Bradley Barcola. The young forward’s decisive contribution lifted PSG above Lens, who have the chance to respond when they play on Saturday.
PSG’s ability to grind out wins remains crucial in tight domestic races, and Barcola’s moment ensured Luis Enrique’s side collected the points required to apply pressure on their early-season rivals.
What it means
Inter’s comeback victory strengthens their position at the top of Serie A, while PSG’s success places them in pole position in Ligue 1 for now, setting up a pivotal weekend with Lens still to play.