In an electrifying match on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Allianz Arena, Inter Milan secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Match Summary
Bayern Munich started aggressively and almost scored early through Harry Kane, who hit the post.
However, it was Inter who broke the deadlock at the 30 minute mark, with captain Lautaro Martínez finding the back of the net after a well orchestrated play.
The German side kept pushing and finally equalized in the 85th minute with a goal from Thomas Müller, who came off the bench.
But Bayern’s celebration was short lived: just three minutes later, Inter’s midfielder Davide Frattesi scored the winning goal, converting a precise cross from Carlos Augusto.
Tactical Analysis and Key Moments
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany faced criticism for some tactical decisions, such as starting Müller on the bench and preferring Leon Goretzka over João Palhinha in midfield.
These choices were seen as contributing factors to Bayern’s defeat.
On the other side, Inter Milan’s coach Simone Inzaghi praised his team’s mentality and courage, highlighting their composure under Bayern’s intense pressure.
Despite the crucial win, Inzaghi emphasized that the tie is far from over and that full focus will be needed for the second leg.
What’s Next
With this result, Inter Milan takes a significant advantage into the return leg at San Siro in Milan.
The winner of this quarterfinal will face the victor between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals.
Bayern Munich will need to win by two or more goals in Italy to advance directly, while Inter will look to capitalize on their away victory to secure a spot in the semifinals.
