Como-Inter, primo round

The opening semi-final of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa kicks off at the Sinigaglia, setting the stage for a two-legged battle that will decide who books a place in the grand final on May 13 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Awaiting the winner will be whoever prevails from the other semi-final showdown between Atalanta and Lazio.

Fabregas’ men have already matched their best-ever run in the competition, but they are eager to rewrite club history. After navigating four rounds—dispatching Sudtirol (3–1 at home), Sassuolo (3–0 at home), Fiorentina (3–1 away at the Franchi) and Napoli (5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation)—Como now dream of pulling off another upset against Inter.

The Nerazzurri, however, have other plans. Chasing their tenth Coppa Italia title, Inter reached the semi-finals with commanding victories over Venezia (5–1 in the Round of 16) and Torino (2–1 in the quarter-finals), and are determined to take a decisive step toward silverware.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There are 21 official precedents in Como: 5 Lariani victories (latest 1-0 in Serie A 1980/81), 5 draws (latest 1-1 in Serie A 1986/87) and 11 Nerazzurri victories (latest 0-2 in Serie A 2024/25).

The last Como victory dates back to 28 September 1980, 1-0 in Serie A, decisive goal by Adriano Lombardi.

There are 9 precedents between Como and Inter in Coppa Italia, divided into 7 editions of the tournament (1958, 1968/69, 1970/71, 1971/72, 1973/74, 1977/78 always in the qualifying rounds, 1991/92 in the round of sixteen): 6 Nerazzurri victories and 3 draws.

DID YOU KNOW?
Best result equalled for Como in Coppa Italia: only once had the Lariani reached the Semi-final of the tournament (1985/86, elimination at the hands of Sampdoria, 1-1 in the first leg in Genoa, 0-2 forfeit in the second leg).

Inter has won Coppa Italia 9 times (latest in 2022/23) and, since the current format exists (2021/22 season), has reached the Semi-final 4 times.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Between Cesc Fabregas and Cristian Chivu 2nd official encounter after the Inter coach's victory 4-0 in Serie A 2025/26.

Anastasios Douvikas is the player with most goals scored (3) in Coppa Italia 2025/26, like Mateo Pellegrino.

Only Mateo Pellegrino (11) has attempted more shots than Nico Paz (10) in Coppa Italia 2025/26.

No one has completed more dribbles than Jesús Rodriguez (13) in Coppa Italia 2025/26.

Davide Frattesi and Jesus Rodriguez are the players who have made most assists (2) in Coppa Italia 2025/26, like Nikola Vlasic and Emanuele Valeri.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none

Cautioned: Sergi Roberto, Baturina, Carlos,Van Der Brempt, Kuhn, Paz, Morata, Ramon (Como);  Sucic, Kamate, Esposito (Inter)

REFEREES

DI BELLO (PERETTI – COLAROSSI) IV: ZUFFERLI, VAR: MAZZOLENI, AVAR: MARESCA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Cagliari-Como (Saturday March 7th, 15.00 CET)

Milan-Inter (Sunday March 8th, 20.45 CET)