Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot
Inter Milan fought back from two goals down to edge visiting Napoli 3-2, while Roma also pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1.
Inter Milan and Roma both staged dramatic comebacks to secure thrilling victories in Serie A matches, placing them jointly at the top of the table. Lautaro Martinez scored a last-minute winner for Inter Milan, edging Napoli 3-2 after trailing 2-0. Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 with goals from Mario Hermoso and Matias Soule, reversing a losing streak.
Both teams now sit on nine points, while Atalanta is on six and Napoli has three. Inter coach Cristian Chivu praised the match as a showcase for Italian football, noting that both teams played an open game without defending the result. Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi kept Roma's attackers at bay until the final minute, when Soule scored the decisive goal.
Roma's perfect start to the season in the Champions League will provide a confidence boost ahead of their away game against Fenerbahce on Thursday.
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