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Breathtaking brilliance!

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INTER MILAN ARE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS!

Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Pavard take them to the final four!

They win the fixture by 4-3 on aggregate.

Bayern are knocked out of the tournament! #INTBAY #InterBayern #InterMilan #BayernMunich pic.twitter.com/ORJoN6bazV

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 16, 2025

Il nostro ©️#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBayernMonaco pic.twitter.com/WkNZ3gsmdo

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) April 16, 2025

Even Urbing came into the opposition box for the crucial free-kick from Kimmich, but Bayern have messed it up. They took an unconventional approach, but a heavy touch from Gnabry gave Inter defender breathing space to buckle things up. Olise and Muller's efforts also went to waste.

A slight miscommunication between Inter defenders and Sommer led to some errors, forcing Sommer to make a clueless punch to delay the fanger. Harry Kane anticipated a second ball and attempted a first-time volleyed strike from inside the box that skies way over the bar!

In: Davide Frattesi, Yann Bisseck

Out: Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barella

In: Aleksander Pavlovic, Kingsley Coman

Out: Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer

In: Mehdi Taremi

Out: Laurtaro Martinez

We are into the final ten minutes, and the game keeps igniting!

Serge Gnabry crossed it from the left, which almost dipped in went inside.

Benjamin Pavard's last two Champions League goals:

November 2022 - For Bayern, vs. Inter
April 2025 - For Inter, vs. Bayern

Roles reversed. 😅 pic.twitter.com/Jog1mvzi9v

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 16, 2025

ARE WE GONNA WITNESS A LATE DRAMA?

A defensive mishap from Inter following a Gnabry cross opened a space for Olise in the middle of the box, but he failed to convert as Sommer made a brilliant save!

Çalhanoğlu's free-kick skied over the crosspiece.

52': 0-1 Harry Kane

58': 1-1 Lautaro Martinez
61': 2-1 Benjamin Pavard #UCL That escalated quickly 🤯 pic.twitter.com/s8xPc3gHXO

— DW Sports (@dw_sports) April 16, 2025

In: Cesare Augusto

Out: Federico Dimarco

Dimarco made a dangerous clearance following a cross from Gnabry on the left.

Inter forward Mark Arnautovic is shown the yellow card on the bench for quarreling.

CURRENT STATUS: 150 goals ⚽
MOOD: Still hungry 😤#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBayernMonaco pic.twitter.com/fRFQxi1X67

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) April 16, 2025

In: Raphaël Guerreiro, Serge Gnabry

Out: Kim Min-Jae, Leroy Sane

WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING HERE?

That's quite the turnaround from the home side. A couple of minutes after still finding themselves 1-0 down, Inter have flipped the contest and now lead 2-1. Çalhanoğlu swings in the corner and Pavard - making his 50th Champions League appearance against the side for whom he made his first 34 - heads in from close range.

Çalhanoğlu and Darmian both had attempts on target from inside the box, but Kim and Dier made two consecutive blocks.

And just like that, Inter Milan are back in business!

What a response from them! 

Six minutes after falling behind, the hosts are level again and their aggregate lead is restored too. The ball drops to Inter's all-time leader scorer in this competition after his own header comes off Kimmich and he drills in a ferocious leveller from close range.

Stanisic dummied the pass from Olise on the right, leaving it open for Muller on the left, but his right-footer soared just over the bar!

Bayern are looking for a quick second goal to lead in this tie.

Against the flow of the play, Thuram carried out a solo counter-attack.

However, he moved closer to the goal with a cut-in inside the box before slicing a right-footed strike on target that was well-grabbed by Urbig.

Harry Kane has torn down Inter's defence apart out of nowhere!

The forward received the ball on the right side of the box and fooled Dimarco with a composed grounder that slotted home through the bottom-left corner.

The tie is all square now.

Thuram fired into the box from the left side of the box, and was seemingly pushed down by Laimer.

Despite a loud appeal from Inter players, the referee signalled to continue the play.

HT: Inter 0-0 Bayern

Inter faced 9 shots in opening 45 minutes, the most they have faced in the first half of a Champions League home game since September 2022.#UCL pic.twitter.com/R2xuKnp250

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 16, 2025

Eric Dier, another Bayern center-half, is also on the bookings after a foul on... yes, Marcus Thuram, again.

Harry Kane won the duel inside the box, explored some free space in front of him, but failed to find his teammates with his pass from a very tough angle on the left.

Following a corner, Sane attempted an acrobatic effort at goal, but the volley did not have much power to beat Sommer.

What an impeccable resilience from Inter players!

Mkhitaryan blocked a close-range shot from Muller that followed an attempt from Sane, which was also blocked by Matteo Darmian. The last attempt from Sane was somehow palmed over the bar by Sommer.

Barella brilliantly set up the ball for Dimarco on the left with a crossfield pass, which Dimarco passed back to Çalhanoğlu in front of the box. The Inter midfielder unleashed his trademark, a rocketed long-range strike, which missed the right post by inches!

Dimarco crossed it into the box from the free-kick on the left, as Acerbi sliced it to the far post with a swift touch. Thuram also tried to reach the ball, but missed it by a whisker, and the ball rolled inches wide off the target!

Kim Min-Jae receives the first yellow of this game for a harsh sliding tackle on Thuram.

Yann Sommer made no mistake in coming off the line in time and collecting the cross from an Olise corner.

Alessandro Bastoni shows his composure with the ball, but this time, in an attacking opportunity.

He danced through the left side of the box before launching a shot that deflected off Dier and went over the bar, resulting in a corner.

While building the attack, Marcus Thuram looks to have sustained an injury inside the box.

He is down, and the game has stopped.

As expected, the tussle has been quite physical so far. Bayern have committed three fouls so far, whereas Inter have committed just one.

Despite that, we can see neck-to-neck fights to win every ball.

Olise received a long ball from Muller in the middle of the box, standing in a one-on-one situation against Sommer. However, Bastoni made a timely tackle to deny him from taking a strike.

Such a brilliant build-up from Inter!

Marcus Thuram carried the ball up to the box, from where he passed it to a triggering Dimarco on the right. The full-back unleashed a powerful left-footed half-volley on target, but Urbig looked confident with his grab.

Muller received the ball in the middle of the box following a sublime Bayern build-up, but Sommer collected his grounded strike on a half-turn.

Following a flashy flick from Muller, Olise received the ball inside the box and took a left-footed shot, but Benjamin Pavard, the ex-Bayern man, made a crucial block.

Mkhitaryan attempted an open strike from the edge of the box that Goretzka blocked. Following that, Lautaro's shot was well-claimed by Urbig.

Bayern start things off at the San Siro!

List of players who might get suspended in a potential semi-final first leg if they receive any booking tonight.

Thomas Müller starts tonight and extends his record as the player with the most Champions League appearances for one single club. 👀

Only two players (Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas) have made more #UCL appearances than the Bayern player.#InterBayern #InterFCB pic.twitter.com/qTpMCchbBU

— DW Sports (@dw_sports) April 16, 2025

How you can join #INTERFCB 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 ! 👇⌛️

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📻 https://t.co/kw2tXnht2B#INTERFCB #UCL | #FCBayern #MiaSanMiapic.twitter.com/ydDfkGlxKt

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 16, 2025

PAROLA AL CAMPO 👊@qatarairways #ForzaInter #UCL #InterBayernMonaco pic.twitter.com/LWr1RCSgnv

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) April 16, 2025

Quiete... 🏟️#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBayernMonaco pic.twitter.com/9ffKWTNvF4

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) April 16, 2025

Starting XI: Jonas Urbig (GK); Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Kim Min-Jae, Josip Stanišić; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Micheal Olise, Thomas Muller (C), Leroy Sane; Harry Kane

Subs: Peretz, Klanac, Gnabry, Coman, Palhinha, Boey, Vidovic, Guerreiro, Kuise-Asare, Jensen, Karl, Pavlovic

Head Coach: Vincent Kompany

🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ⚪️

📋 How we line-up for Inter tonight - Let’s go! #INTERFCB #UCL | #FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/WQdUbvCi1m

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 16, 2025

Starting XI: Yann Sommer (GK); Bejamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez (C), Marcus Thuram

Subs: Di Gennaro, Josep, De Vrij, Arnautovic, Frattesi, Asllani, Augusto, Bisseck, Berenbruch, Cocchi, Zalewski, Taremi

Head Coach: Simone Inzaghi

Non ci sono più dubbi 👊
Ecco i nostri titolari per stasera ✨#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBayernMonaco pic.twitter.com/Tsjp6ei0W6

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) April 16, 2025

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 🔥

4/4 in all our away games against Inter! 💪 pic.twitter.com/SGRXVDqRa5

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 15, 2025

Thuram - bowling mode: ✅🎳#UCL #InterBayernMonaco pic.twitter.com/iAzBERQ7NV

— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) April 15, 2025

Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala for the rest of the season, which opens the door for Raphael Guerreiro to potentially start as the number 10 again after his impressive performance off the bench against Dortmund. Although Thomas Müller scored after being introduced from the bench last week, Guerreiro's contribution may earn him a starting spot.

Young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will start again as Manuel Neuer's return date has been pushed back to the end of April at the earliest. The team is also facing a number of absentees in defense, with Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Hiroki Ito all sidelined due to injury.

Serge Gnabry is putting pressure on Leroy Sané for a starting position after scoring off the bench in the recent draw against Dortmund. However, it is likely that coach Vincent Kompany will stick with Sané in this match, especially with Kingsley Coman also available for selection.

Inzaghi made minor rotations to his Inter team over the weekend, allowing players like Marcus Thuram, Alessandro Bastoni, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to rest in preparation for the second leg. 

Mehdi Taremi has returned from a muscle injury and was on the bench for the match against Cagliari, while Kristjan Asllani will also be available again after serving a European suspension. However, both are expected to start as substitutes. 

Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries remain sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Inzaghi faces a decision at left wing-back, as Federico Dimarco has regained full fitness, but Carlos Augusto is currently playing exceptionally well.

An electric game ended in Inter Milan's favour as the Italian club scored a late winner to earn a 2-1 away victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Cesare Augusto and Marcus Thuram combined to set up a beautiful trivela goal from Lautaro Martinez, the Nerrazzuri skipper, in the 38th minute. Inter led at the break, but after a couple of wasted opportunities from both sides, Thomas Muller pulled off the equalizer for Bayern in the 85th minute, only ten minutes after coming off the bench.

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Match: Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich

Tournament: UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final Second Leg

Date: 17 April 2025

Time: 12:30 AM IST

Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy