The coppa italia semifinal return leg between Inter and Como is underway tonight at 9 ET at San Siro, with the tie still level after the first leg ended 0-0. The winner will face the victor of Atalanta-Lazio, set for tomorrow night in Bergamo, while Inter are also moving toward what is described as their 21st league title. The atmosphere is sharp and immediate, with Como starting aggressively and Inter looking to impose control.
Coppa Italia pressure rises as chances fall early
Early moments brought a burst of action at both ends. Thuram surged down the right and sent in a cross that was too long for everyone, before Barella sent a shot high. On the other side, Baturina produced a strong attempt that Martinez turned behind for a corner, and Kempf then struck the post with a clean hit.
The game has already shown why this coppa italia tie is so finely balanced. Como are pressing with purpose, while Inter have tried to respond through pace and quick combinations, with Bonny only able to glance a move wide after Zielo beat two players on the left and cut the ball back.
Inter and Como lineups shape the contest
Inter are lined up with J. Martinez; Akanji, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Bonny, Thuram, under Chivu. Como have started with Butez; Ramon, Diego Carlos, Kempf; Van der Brempt, Perrone, Da Cunha, Valle; Paz, Baturina; Douvikas, with Fabregas in charge.
There has also been a close moment from Paz, whose shot from around 20 meters was slightly deflected before Martinez held it cleanly. Valle opened space behind Luis Henrique, while Kempf later sent a long ball beyond the end line as Como continued to push forward.
Chivu sets the tone before kickoff
In the buildup, Chivu said Inter would do everything to reach the final, framing the night as a direct step toward that target. The message fits the mood around this coppa italia semifinal: no margin, no room for hesitation, and one result needed to keep the road alive.
Coverage for the match is available in free-to-air broadcast, with the return leg taking center stage tonight in Milan. If the score remains tight, the closing stages could become the decisive stretch, and the winner of this coppa italia clash will move one step closer to the trophy and a final against either Atalanta or Lazio.
