Martinez a sauvé Inter contre Roma.

Inter Milan and AS Roma drew 2-2 in a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, marking the first time either team had dropped points this season. The match saw Roma take control early, leading 2-0 at halftime before Inter's Lautaro Martinez netted twice in the second half to salvage a draw. Both teams remain atop the league table with 13 points each after five matches. Roma started strongly, with Manu Kone scoring in the sixth minute following a cross from Nahuel Molina. Kone struck again in the 37th minute after a pass from Paulo Dybala, extending Roma's lead to 2-0. Inter struggled defensively in the opening period, failing to create clear chances despite having several shots blocked or saved by goalkeeper Josep Martinez. In the second half, Inter made a dramatic turnaround. Lautaro Martinez reduced the deficit in the 46th minute with a well-taken goal, capitalizing on a mistake by Roma defender Gianluca Mancini. The Argentine forward then equalized in the 79th minute, converting a rebound after Yann Bisseck's shot was saved by Martinez. His performance was crucial in keeping Inter in contention despite being behind for much of the game. Both managers made multiple substitutions during the match. Inter coach Cristian Chivu introduced Carlos Augusto and Petar Sučić, while Roma's Gian Piero Gasperini brought on Evan Ndicko and replaced Kone with Pisilli. Despite Roma's efforts to maintain their advantage, Inter pushed hard in the final stages, creating several opportunities but failing to score a winner. The result leaves Roma and Inter tied at the top of the table, with Lazio also on 13 points after defeating Venezia 2-0. Cagliari moved up to fourth place with a 1-0 victory over Udinese, thanks to a goal from Daniel Maldini in the 54th minute. Meanwhile, Bologna and Torino played out a 1-1 draw, with Sandro Kulenović scoring for Torino in the 77th minute. The draw adds complexity to the race for the Scudetto, as both Roma and Inter will need to continue performing consistently to maintain their positions. With the season still in its early stages, the outcome of future matches could significantly impact the title race.