Torino 2-2 Inter: Serie A 2025-26 match report

The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino hosted a compelling tactical battle on Sunday as Torino and Inter played out a 2–2 draw. In a match defined by contrasting momentum shifts, Leonardo Colucci’s Torino side demonstrated significant resilience to recover from a two-goal deficit against Cristian Chivu’s Inter, securing a point that reflected the competitive nature of the Serie A encounter.

The opening and Inter’s control

Inter arrived in Turin deploying their customary 3-5-2 formation, looking to dictate the tempo through their wing-back system. Their strategy yielded results in the 23rd minute when Federico Dimarco, operating with his characteristic precision, delivered a cross that found Marcus Thuram. The forward converted the opportunity to put the visitors ahead, rewarding Inter for a disciplined start in which they controlled the central areas of the pitch.

Torino, set up in a 3-4-2-1, struggled to find a rhythm against Inter’s high-pressing structure during the first half. While the hosts attempted to utilize their wing-backs to stretch the play, they were often forced into defensive transitions. As the teams headed into the interval, the 1–0 scoreline felt a fair reflection of Inter’s superior composure in the final third.

The decisive moment and the comeback

The second half began with a flurry of activity as Colucci sought to alter the momentum. The introduction of Saúl Coco and Valentino Lazaro in the 53rd and 54th minutes signaled a more aggressive approach from the home side. However, Inter appeared to have tightened their grip on the match shortly after the hour mark. In the 61st minute, Federico Dimarco provided his second assist of the afternoon, this time finding Yann Bisseck, who doubled Inter's lead to 2–0.

With the match seemingly drifting away from them, Torino made further personnel adjustments, bringing on Che Adams and Gvidas Gineitis. The shift in personnel paid immediate dividends. In the 70th minute, Giovanni Simeone reduced the deficit, finishing a move orchestrated by Emir İlkhan. This goal served as a catalyst for a sustained period of pressure from the hosts.

The pivotal moment arrived in the 76th minute when a VAR review confirmed a penalty for Torino. Nikola Vlašić stepped up to the spot three minutes later, calmly converting the chance to level the score at 2–2. The final ten minutes saw both managers utilize their benches to manage the fatigue of a high-intensity contest, with Inter’s Yann Bisseck and Torino’s Enzo Ebosse among those cautioned as the game grew increasingly physical. Despite late attempts from both sides to find a winner, the scoreline remained deadlocked at the final whistle.

Looking ahead

The result leaves both teams to reflect on a match of two distinct halves. For Torino, the ability to recover from a two-goal deficit against a top-tier opponent will provide a morale boost as they navigate the final stages of their campaign. Inter, meanwhile, will likely view the dropped points as a missed opportunity to solidify their standing, highlighting a need for greater defensive concentration when protecting a lead in the closing stages of the season.