TURIN, ITALY — Inter Milan missed a golden opportunity to move closer to the Serie A title after surrendering a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Torino, delaying their chance to all but secure the Scudetto.
Inter travelled to Turin knowing a victory would significantly strengthen their position at the top of the table, but despite taking control early, they were forced to settle for a point after a late Torino comeback changed the momentum of the match.
The visitors started strongly and appeared in control when Marcus Thuram powered in a header from a precise Federico Dimarco cross to give Inter the lead.
Inter extended their advantage later in the match when Yann Aurel Bisseck rose highest at a corner, doubling the Nerazzurri’s lead and putting them firmly on course for a crucial away win.
However, Torino refused to back down and responded through Giovanni Simeone, who produced a composed lofted finish to reduce the deficit and shift momentum back toward the home side.
The match took another turn when VAR intervened, ruling that Carlos Augusto had handled the ball inside the penalty area, awarding Torino a late spot kick.
Nikola Vlašić stepped up and converted confidently from the penalty spot, bringing Torino level with just minutes remaining and completing a dramatic comeback.
The draw means Inter remain in control of the title race and could still be crowned Serie A champions next weekend when they host Parma, depending on results elsewhere.
Elsewhere in Europe, Como kept their Champions League hopes alive with a crucial 2-0 victory away to Genoa, maintaining pressure on Juventus in the race for European qualification.
Juventus were held to a goalless draw by AC Milan at San Siro, allowing Como to close the gap to just three points in a tightening battle for fourth place.
In Germany, Borussia Dortmund secured Champions League qualification with a dominant 4-0 win over Freiburg, taking full control of their top-four ambitions with a commanding performance.
In Spain, Villarreal moved closer to Champions League football after a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo, strengthening their hold on third place and widening the gap to their nearest challengers.
Further down the LaLiga table, Sevilla suffered another setback in their fight for survival after a 99th-minute header condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna, intensifying relegation pressure.
In France, Lille moved level on points with Lyon in the race for Champions League qualification after a narrow 1-0 win, while Marseille were held 1-1 by Nice following a late penalty equaliser.
Strasbourg produced late drama of their own with a stoppage-time comeback win over Lorient, while Metz remain deep in relegation trouble despite a remarkable 4-4 draw with Le Havre.
As European leagues approach their final stages, title races, Champions League qualification battles, and relegation fights continue to deliver high-stakes drama across the continent.
