Article by Adrian Jitea – Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 01:50 / Updated Wednesday, 22 April 2026 01:57
With one hand on the Italian champion's trophy, Chivu also brought the Cup closer. Inter made a fantastic comeback against Como from 0-2 down in the 68th minute to qualify for the last leg of the competition. There he will come across Atalanta or Lazio. The decisive match is scheduled today, the round ended 2-2.
The Romanian coach celebrated with an intensity that conquered the Milanese fans. He sprinted to the corner of the field after the 3-2 success, repeated the route at the end of the game.
Cristi Chivu: “Only “Pazza Inter” can come back twice”
“Only “Pazza Inter” can come back twice in front of those from Como in ten days”, it was Chivu's statement that enlivened the supporters.
- “Pazza Inter” means more than “Mad Inter”. It is a popular expression among supporters, being also the name of the team's anthem from 2003-2019 (Pazza Inter Amala). It was a prolific period with many comebacks comparable to the one against Como, crowned with 5 Serie A titles, 4 cups and the 2010 Champions League trophy.
“It is a group that has been working seriously since the beginning of the season, each one of them is making himself available to the team. Today, those who came off the bench helped us enormously. They understood the moment, they had personality, courage and they were decisive, both Diouf and Sucic.
This group has an insane desire to be competitive in every way. We worked and got this opportunity, this situation where we can dream of the title and the Coppa Italia.
We were aware of the level of the Como team, the best defense in the championship. We managed to score a lot of goals against them because these guys have pride and Inter DNA in their blood. Only «Pazza Inter» can come back twice in front of those from Como in ten days”, said Chivu, immediately after the match, quoted by Gazzetta dello Sport.
Again, the fact that he can win the title and the Cup in the same season as Jose Mourinho was brought up. Chivu replied: “I don't like labels. I'm Cristian, I put soul and passion into the team I coach. I'm trying to do everything I can with these guys and get the results we want.”
PHOTO GALLERY. “The pictures you can hear”: the picture shared by Inter, immediately after the qualification
Cristi Chivu's winning move came in the 60th minute when he brought on Petar Sucic for Zielinski. The Croatian scored once and assisted decisively on the other successes.
It's not easy when you have two goals to recover, but we showed the right mentality. We are a good team, now we are enjoying qualifying for the final. What happened at halftime, in the locker room, must stay there. We needed to play faster and be more aggressive. I am ready to help at any time
– Petar Sucic
VIDEO SUMMARY. How Chivu's Inter qualified for Coppa Italia final: Fantastic comeback against Como
