INTER MILAN STUN BAYERN, TREBLE HOPES BURN BRIGHT
Inter Milan’s Champions League treble dream is alive and roaring after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the San Siro on Wednesday night sealed their passage to the semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate win.
The reigning Serie A champions now advance to face Barcelona in a mouthwatering semi-final clash—one that mirrors the historic 2010 journey when José Mourinho led them to the treble.
PIVOTAL MOMENTS UNDER STORMY SKIES
Inter struck decisively in the second half despite torrential rain and swirling winds that added chaos to an already intense encounter. Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock with a fierce strike before Benjamin Pavard doubled the lead three minutes later.
Harry Kane had briefly reignited Bayern’s hopes with an early second-half equalizer. Later, Eric Dier’s 76th-minute header drew the visitors level on the night, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the tie.
Coach Vincent Kompany’s Bayern side bowed out as Inter’s composure under pressure shone through, even in adverse weather.
“WE DON’T GIVE UP” – MARTINEZ
In the aftermath of the game, Lautaro Martinez was quick to highlight the team’s mentality.
“We don’t give up. We have personality, heart, and intelligence. We were definitely on the back foot at times today, but we showed again that we can do great things.”
— Lautaro Martinez, Inter Milan captain
The Argentine forward continues to be a driving force behind Inter’s campaign and personifies the belief coursing through Simone Inzaghi’s squad.
DOMESTIC DOMINANCE AND HISTORIC ASPIRATIONS
Inter remain active contenders on all fronts. With a three-point lead over Napoli in Serie A and a Coppa Italia semi-final showdown against AC Milan, the possibility of repeating the 2010 treble looms large.
This European campaign also marks redemption. Inter came painfully close to lifting the Champions League in 2023, losing narrowly to Manchester City. This time, they believe it’s different.
WHAT’S NEXT? A CLASH WITH BARCA AT SAN SIRO
Inter Milan will face Barcelona in the semi-final, with the second leg to be played at the San Siro on May 6—a critical advantage that echoes their triumph over the Catalan giants in the 2010 semi-final.
“We think about winning everything at the start of every season, because if we don’t, then we shouldn’t play this sport. That’s our mentality.”
— Lautaro Martinez
THE TREBLE DREAM CONTINUES
With confidence, momentum, and history on their side, Inter Milan’s Champions League treble dream is not just alive—it’s burning bright.