Inter Milan celebrated Inter’s Quarter-Final Advance on Tuesday, defeating Feyenoord 2-1 in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. With a 2-0 first-leg win, goals from Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu sealed a 4-1 aggregate victory. Feyenoord’s Jacob Moder scored from a penalty, but it wasn’t enough to stop Inter from setting up a thrilling quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich. Here’s how the match unfolded.
A Blazing Start
Inter wasted no time, striking in the 8th minute when Thuram blasted a powerful shot past Feyenoord’s Wellenreuther after a swift move. Earlier, Feyenoord’s Aymen Sliti tested Inter goalkeeper Sommer with a long-range effort, but Sommer stood firm. Inter opted for counterattacks, nearly doubling their lead in the 15th minute when Taremi’s shot, set up by Thuram, forced a save. Feyenoord’s Bueno also fired a fierce shot, but Sommer and the defense held strong.
Penalties Shift the Tide
The first half leveled in the 42nd minute after VAR awarded Feyenoord a penalty. Moder converted, making it 1-1. Inter regained control early in the second half when Taremi won a penalty in the 49th minute, cleverly outsmarting defender Bellin. Calhanoglu stepped up and slotted it home, restoring Inter’s lead at 2-1.
Late Drama and Resilience
Inter pressed on, with substitute Asllani’s corner nearly sneaking in, only for Wellenreuther to tip it away. A second penalty for Inter in the 68th minute was overturned by VAR, and Thuram’s late rocket hit the bar. Feyenoord couldn’t capitalize, and Inter’s defense stood tall.
Conclusion
With Inter’s Quarter-Final Advance secured, Inzaghi gave youngsters Cucchi and Berenbruch a taste of Champions League action, preparing for a blockbuster showdown with Bayern Munich.
