Inter Milan squanders two-goal lead in Turin as all-time assist record is shattered

Inter Milan is one win away from the 2026 Serie A title after a 2-2 draw with Torino. Federico Dimarco makes history with a record-breaking 17th season assist.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 3:55 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Early Dominance and Historical Milestone in Turin

The Nerazzurri arrived at the Olympic Grande Torino Stadium knowing that a victory would effectively seal their status as champions-elect. For over an hour, they appeared to be in total control, dictated by the exceptional playmaking of Federico Dimarco. In the 23rd minute, Dimarco delivered a trademark pinpoint cross that was met by a powerful header from Marcus Thuram, giving the visitors a deserved lead. This opening goal set the tone for a match that Inter seemed destined to win comfortably, as they restricted Torino to zero shots on target throughout the entire first half.

Dimarco Shatters Long-Standing Serie A Assist Record

The match reached a historic crescendo in the 61st minute when Inter doubled their advantage. Federico Dimarco provided a perfect delivery from a corner, allowing German defender Yann Aurel Bisseck to power a header past Alberto Paleari. This assist marked Dimarco’s 17th of the domestic season, officially breaking the all-time Serie A single-season record previously held by Alejandro "Papu" Gómez. The achievement solidifies Dimarco’s position as one of the world’s most effective creative full-backs, further fueling his standout 2025–2026 campaign.

Simeone Spark and Vlasic Penalty Ignite Torino Comeback

Just as Inter appeared to be cruising toward a title-clinching victory, the match was completely upended by a relentless nine-minute burst from the hosts. In the 70th minute, Giovanni Simeone produced a moment of individual brilliance, catching Yann Sommer off his line with an audacious lob to reduce the deficit. The goal injected sudden belief into the Torino side and visibly rattled the Inter defense. The pressure culminated in the 79th minute when a VAR review penalized Carlos Augusto for a handball inside the box, allowing Nikola Vlašić to step up and coolly slot the resulting penalty into the top-left corner.