Inter Milan comfortably progressed past Feyenoord in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg. The final score of 2-1 only partially illustrates Inter’s dominance in the match.
Marcus Thuram set the stage for Inter’s win with a fantastic early goal within the first ten minutes. Although Jakub Moder equalized with a penalty, it was a brief pause in Inter’s control. Hakan Çalhanoğlu then secured Inter’s aggregate lead by converting the second penalty of the game.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale (L) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates Mehdi Taremi (C) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter Player Ratings
Sommer6.5 – Correctly guessed the penalty direction but couldn’t reach Moder’s well-placed shot.
Pavard6.5 – Effectively partnered in defense, limiting Feyenoord’s rare attacks.
Acerbi6.5 – Provided composed leadership to the defense, ensuring stability. (84′ Cocchin/a)
Bisseck7 – Inter’s best defender, consistently nullifying threats and contributing to a solid defense. Showed attacking intent too.
Dumfries6.5 – Another solid performance, using his strength to control his side and deter opponents.
Frattesi6 – Energetic and keen, but his gameplay sometimes lacked connection with the team’s flow. (84′ Berenbruchn/a)
Calhanoglu6.5 – Conceded a penalty due to a needless foul but compensated by scoring from the penalty spot. (61′ Asllani6.5)
Mkhitaryan7 – Consistently makes smart decisions, facilitating fluid team play. Difficult to dispossess, his passes frequently opened up Feyenoord’s defense.
Carlos Augusto6.5 – Reliable defensively and supported attacks well, proving his value on the left flank. (61′ Bastoni6.5)
Taremi5.5 – Appeared slow and awkward in the final third, often delaying his actions and missing opportunities.
Thuram7.5 – Showed signs of returning to peak form, scoring a brilliant goal and causing problems for Feyenoord’s defense. (71′ Arnautovic6)
Coach Inzaghi7 – Despite fielding a rotated team, Inter displayed focus and determination, securing an early victory and conserving energy for future matches.
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