In Milan, the fate of one of the most unexpected Coppa Italia 2025-26 semifinals will be decided: Como 1907, currently in a slump after two consecutive defeats and dropping out of the Champions League zone, will attempt to reach the national cup final for the first time in their history. Cesc Fàbregas’ team hasn’t won since March 22, but after a 0:0 draw in the first leg, they still have a real chance for success.
Their opponent is Inter de Milán, already close to securing another Scudetto and leading Napoli by 12 points with five rounds remaining. Despite being the favorites, the Milan team will play the return leg without Lautaro Martínez, who is sidelined with an injury. This could impact the team’s attacking potential, especially after recent disappointments in the Champions League and Supercup, where Inter failed to fulfill their ambitions.
Pressure and revenge
In December, Inter already thrashed Como 1907 with a 4:0 scoreline, while a recent Serie A match ended in a dramatic 4:3 win for the ‘Nerazzurri’ after Como led 2:0. That result effectively cemented Inter’s lead in the league, but showed that Fàbregas’ team is capable of causing problems even for the giants.
Ahead of the return leg, the pressure is immense for both teams: for Como 1907, it’s a chance to make history; for Inter, the opportunity to secure at least one trophy in a season where their European ambitions have already fallen short. The winner will play in the final in Rome against either Atalanta or Lazio, who also couldn’t decide the outcome in the first leg (2:2).
Context and expectations
The situation is reminiscent of recent cup battles involving other Italian clubs, when personnel losses and a streak of setbacks could have changed the course of the season. As noted in the piece on Atlético de Madrid’s preparations for crucial matches after their defeat in the Cup final, such moments are decisive for teams contending for trophies — you can read more about this in the analysis of the Madrid club’s situation.
For Como 1907, the upcoming match is not only a fight for the final, but also an opportunity to break a long winless streak. For Inter, it’s a chance to reaffirm their status as Italy’s strongest team this season, despite personnel issues and setbacks on the European stage.
