Inter Milan pulled off a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, setting themselves up perfectly for the return fixture at the Giuseppe Meazza.
In a high-stakes clash under the Munich lights, Lautaro Martínez gave the Nerazzurri the lead in the 38th minute with a clinical finish after a slick team move carved open the Bayern defense. Inter’s intensity and structure frustrated the hosts for much of the game, limiting Bayern’s usual attacking fluidity.
Just as the match seemed to be slipping away from them, Bayern found a lifeline in the 85th minute through Thomas Müller, who pounced on a loose ball in the box to level the score and reignite the home crowd.
In the 88th minute, substitute Davide Frattesi stunned the Allianz Arena with a brilliant strike to restore Inter’s lead, sending the away fans into jubilation and giving his side a crucial edge heading into the second leg.
It was a night of grit, focus, and ruthless efficiency from Simone Inzaghi’s men, who managed the game brilliantly and silenced one of Europe’s most intimidating venues. For Bayern, the result leaves them needing a strong response at the San Siro, where Inter will look to finish the job and book their place in the semifinals.
The stage is now set for a blockbuster second leg in Milan, one Bayern must approach with urgency, and Inter with the belief that they are on the brink of something special.