Inter moved to 75 points with six games remaining, taking advantage of second-placed Napoli’s 1-1 draw at Parma earlier in the day. Como are fifth with 58 points, two points behind Juventus who occupy the final Champions League spot.
Lucas Da Cunha converted a late penalty after Paz was fouled, but Inter held on to maintain firm control of the title race.
“We were struggling and went 2-0 down, but we got a goal back and that gave us confidence. After the restart, we stepped up a gear, showed a bit of character, and we turned it around, though it was certainly not easy,” Inter manager Cristian Chivu told DAZN.
“This was a victory of maturity, where we understood the moments of the match.”
COMO PRESSURE
Inter were sluggish early on without captain Lautaro Martinez, who missed the trip with a calf injury, as surprise package Como dictated much of the opening period.
The hosts created a stream of chances while restricting the leaders largely to attempts from distance.
Como broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when Valle reacted quickest after Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer could only parry Paz’s initial effort.
The hosts doubled their advantage on the stroke of halftime, with Paz latching onto a long ball from goalkeeper Jean Butez and sending an angled finish beyond Sommer, who got a touch but was unable to keep it out.
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