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Late Frattesi Strike Stuns Bayern in Dramatic Inter Milan Victory
What a night it was at the Allianz Arena! Bayern Munich, so dominant at home in Europe for the past few years, saw their 22-match unbeaten Champions League home run come crashing down at the hands of a resilient Inter Milan. This first leg of the quarter-final was everything you’d expect from two European giants—tactical, emotional, and unpredictable until the very end.
Bayern came into this match full of belief. Their fans packed the stadium, all 75,000 of them roaring with hope. The opening half-hour was one-sided, with Bayern throwing wave after wave of pressure on Inter. Harry Kane looked razor-sharp early on, curling one effort onto the post that left Inter’s defense frozen. But just when you thought Bayern were about to break through, Inter flipped the script.
With their very first shot on target, Inter made it count. Marcus Thuram showed incredible awareness and technique, flicking a clever header into Lautaro MartÃnez’s path. The Inter captain, never one to waste chances, used the outside of his boot to smash it into the roof of the net in the 38th minute. It was a beautiful goal, the kind you replay a few times just to admire the teamwork and finish.
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But Bayern weren’t done. With only five minutes to go, the Allianz roared again. Thomas Müller, who recently announced he’d be leaving the club after 25 years, came on and provided what looked like a fairytale moment. He tapped in from close range after a Konrad Laimer cross, and it felt like Bayern were back in it.
But then—drama. With just two minutes left on the clock, Inter launched one final attack. Carlos Augusto whipped in a ball from the left, and substitute Davide Frattesi ghosted into the box to finish it off, stunning the crowd into silence. Inter had reclaimed the lead, 2-1, and stole a crucial away win.
Now, Bayern are left with a mountain to climb in the second leg at San Siro on April 16th. Vincent Kompany, trying to stay optimistic, called it "half-time" and said the team still believes. And honestly, with players like Kane, Müller, and Olise in the mix, you'd be foolish to count Bayern out.
But Inter, led by Inzaghi and with MartÃnez in red-hot form, look hungry for more. They’ve already avenged their loss in the 2023 final to Manchester City by showing they can go toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite. They’ll carry that slim but crucial advantage back to Milan, where the passionate Nerazzurri faithful will be waiting to push their side into the semi-finals.
This tie is far from over, but Inter have made the first big move—and what a move it was.
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