Match Summary: Inter Strike Late, Bayern’s Streak Ends
Inter Milan secured a dramatic 2-1 away win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, thanks to an 88th-minute finish from Davide Frattesi. The result not only gives the Nerazzurri a crucial lead heading into the return leg at the San Siro—it also ends Bayern’s formidable 22-match unbeaten home run in the Champions League.
Despite missing key players through injury, Bayern dominated early proceedings, with Michael Olise and Harry Kane posing the biggest threats. Kane’s shot across goal kissed the outside of the far post, and for a while, it looked like Inter would escape unscathed.
That was until a sharp counterattack just before halftime.
Goalscorers
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Martínez (38′) – Inter
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Müller (80′) – Bayern
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Frattesi (88′) – Inter
Tactical Breakdown: Inter’s Compact Discipline vs Bayern’s Controlled Chaos
Simone Inzaghi’s plan was never about dominating possession. It was about absorbing, surviving, and striking with intent—and Inter did just that.
🔹 Inter’s Key Tactical Wins:
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Narrow Defensive Block: Bayern were funneled into wide areas where crosses were dealt with efficiently.
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Transitional Threat: Augusto, Barella, and Martínez exploited gaps in Bayern’s shape with direct running.
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Late Sub Impact: Frattesi’s energy and positioning made the difference when Bayern started to tire.
🔸 Bayern’s Risk and Reward:
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High Line Vulnerability: While they pushed bodies forward, Bayern’s backline lacked cover, especially after equalizing.
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Wide Overload Without Product: Guerreiro and Laimer combined well on the flanks, but final delivery lacked edge.
Key Moments
38’ – Lautaro’s Brilliance:
Marcus Thuram backheeled a low cross into the path of Lautaro Martínez, who expertly curled the ball into the top corner with the outside of his boot.
80’ – Müller’s Equaliser:
Konrad Laimer’s smart return pass found Thomas Müller ghosting into space—classic Raumdeuter finish.
88’ – Frattesi’s Killer Blow:
After Bayern equalized, they were caught napping. Barella found Augusto, who squared for Frattesi to tap in. Silence fell at the Allianz.
Man of the Match
Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
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1 goal
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3 key passes
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Tireless pressing and holdup play
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Rating: ★★★★★
📊 Key Match Stats
| Stat | Bayern Munich | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Shots (on target) | 13 (4) | 7 (5) |
| Pass accuracy | 89% | 83% |
| Big chances created | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls committed | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
Analytical View: Inter’s Maturity, Bayern’s Mental Dip
This wasn’t just a tactical battle—it was a psychological one. Bayern, after equalizing, looked like a side relieved rather than energized, and that relaxation cost them dearly. Frattesi’s winner wasn’t just about positioning—it was about mental sharpness.
Meanwhile, Inter showed a level of composure, discipline, and killer instinct that suggests they’re peaking at the right time.
What It Means
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Bayern Munich:
Their unbeaten UCL home streak ends, and they now face the uphill task of overturning a deficit away from home—something they’ve never managed in UCL history after losing the first leg at home. -
Inter Milan:
Still in the hunt for a Serie A and Coppa Italia double, this win positions them as genuine treble contenders if they can manage the return leg at the San Siro.
Second Leg Outlook:
Bayern will need more from Musiala, Kane, and their fullbacks in the return leg. Inter, meanwhile, may shift into a deeper, more counter-attacking setup—but with Lautaro and Frattesi in form, they remain lethal.Hashtags: #UCL2025 #Frattesi #InterMilan #BayernMunich #ChampionsLeague #LautaroMartinez #IDNNSports