Zielinski's Late Goal Brings Inter to Defeat Juventus in Fierce Match

Inter Milan secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Juventus in the Italian League match at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Sunday, February 15, 2026, early morning WIB. This prestigious duel remained tight until the final minutes before Piotr Zielinski emerged as the Nerazzurri's match-winner.

Inter took the lead in the 17th minute through an Andrea Cambiaso own goal. The situation started from Luis Henrique's penetration on the edge of the penalty area, sending a low cross towards the goal. The ball deflected off Cambiaso and changed direction, leaving Juventus Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio unable to react.

Juventus responded quickly. Nine minutes later, Cambiaso redeemed himself by scoring the equalizer. He capitalized on a scramble in front of the goal after Weston McKennie's pass and Jonathan David's missed chance weren't cleared effectively.

Disaster struck the Bianconeri just before halftime. Pierre Kalulu received a second yellow card in the 42nd minute, forcing Juventus to play with 10 men from the end of the first half.

With a numerical advantage, Inter increased their attacking intensity in the second half. The home side's pressure paid off in the 76th minute when Francesco Pio Esposito, who had only been on the pitch for 10 minutes, headed in Federico Dimarco's cross to put Inter back ahead 2-1.

Despite being a man down, Juventus showed strong mentality. In the 84th minute, Manuel Locatelli scored the 2-2 equalizer after receiving a precise pass from McKennie.

However, just when the match seemed headed for a draw, Inter secured the win. Entering the 90th minute, Piotr Zielinski unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that Di Gregorio couldn't stop. That goal sealed the 3-2 scoreline and secured three crucial points for Inter.

This victory further solidified Inter at the top of the Italian League Standings with 61 points, seven points clear of second-placed AC Milan. Meanwhile, Juventus remained stuck in fifth place with 46 points, trailing AS Roma in the top four on goal difference.

This match confirmed the intense competition at the top of Serie A this season, while also showcasing the high fighting spirit of both teams in a tense Derby.