Inter Milan and Juventus delivered one of the most electrifying matches of the Serie A season, drawing 4–4 in a spectacular goal-filled showdown at San Siro on 27 October 2024. In a contest marked by momentum swings, defensive lapses, and outstanding individual performances, neither side could hold control for long, Softfootball reports.
Inter struck first after just 15 minutes. Following a VAR review, the hosts were awarded a penalty, and Piotr Zieliński converted with confidence to put Inter 1–0 up. Juventus responded swiftly, equalizing in the 20th minute through Dušan Vlahović, who met Weston McKennie’s delivery with a precise finish. The turnaround continued just six minutes later as Timothy Weah drove home a well-taken strike from Francisco Conceição’s assist, giving Juventus a 2–1 lead.
The match showed no signs of slowing. Inter found their way back into the match in the 35th minute when Marcus Thuram set up Henrikh Mkhitaryan to make it 2–2. Just two minutes later, Inter were awarded another penalty, and Zieliński made no mistake, restoring Inter’s lead at 3–2 heading into halftime.
Early in the second half, Inter stretched their advantage. Denzel Dumfries charged forward to finish confidently in the 53rd minute, pushing the hosts 4–2 ahead and seemingly steering the match in their direction. Juventus, however, refused to fold.
Igor Tudor’s side introduced Kenan Yıldız in the 61st minute—a decision that would transform the match. The young forward struck first in the 71st minute, firing home from a McKennie assist to close the gap to 4–3. As Inter struggled to regain control, Juventus pushed again. In the 82nd minute, Yıldız produced another clinical finish, leveling the match at 4–4 and completing an impressive brace off the bench.
The closing minutes were frantic but yielded no winner. Inter made late attempts to reclaim the lead, while Juventus held firm through defensive adjustments, including the introductions of Federico Gatti and Samuel Mbangula. Despite 13 corners and six shots on target, Inter couldn’t find the decisive breakthrough.
The final whistle concluded a breathtaking encounter where both sides attacked with ferocity and punished defensive vulnerabilities. Inter controlled significant phases of the match but failed to manage their lead, while Juventus showcased resilience and the emergence of a new star in Yıldız.
The draw leaves both teams with mixed emotions—Inter rueing a lost advantage, and Juventus celebrating a spirited comeback in one of the season’s standout fixtures.
