Inter Milan managed to tame Bayern Munich’s resistance in a fierce 90-minute duel. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, a fairly satisfying result for Simone Inzaghi’s squad.
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Inter faced Bayern at the Giuseppe Meazza in the second leg of the 2024/2025 Champions League quarter-finals. Previously, in the first leg last week, Inter managed to steal a 2-1 victory.
This time Bayern fought back as best they could with goals from Harry Kane (52′) and Eric Dier (76′), but Inter were also able to score goals through Lautaro Martinez (58′) and Benjamin Pavard (61′).
This 2-2 draw did not change Inter’s advantage. Aggregate 4-3. Inter Milan has the right to advance to the 2024/2025 Champions League semifinals.
The match started immediately with a high tempo. Bayern took the initiative to attack, Inter waited. Muller and Olise had chances, but Inter then threatened back through Dimarco’s kick. 10 minutes ed.
Bayern continued to try to break down the home team’s defense. Even so, it was Inter who got a good chance in the 29th minute, but Thuram had difficulty reaching Acerbi’s .
Bayern carried the ball more. In the 37th minute, Kimmich’s volley was still caught by Sommer. In the 39th minute, it was Sane’s kick that still didn’t produce results.
In the 44th minute, Bayern got the last chance in the first half, but Kane’s movement was stopped by Sommer. Score 0-0, halftime.
The match resumed and Bayern immediately surprised the home team. In the 52nd minute, the ball was deflected by Goretzka for Kane. The English striker then tricked Dimarco and shot low. Goal! Score 0-1.
In the 58th minute, Inter immediately replied. Kimmich failed to clear Dimarco’s high . The ball then fell in front of Lautaro who was ready to shoot hard from close range. Goal! Score 1-1.
In the 61st minute, Inter turned the lead around. Starting from a corner kick scheme, Calhanoglu’s high from the right side was met by Pavard’s hard header. Goal! Score 2-1.
In the 76th minute, Bayern chased again. From a corner kick scheme, Gnabry lofted the ball to the far post. Dier stood unguarded to head the ball back to the far side of the goal. Goal! Score 2-2.
Bayern became increasingly frustrated with failed attacks in the final 10 minutes. Inter managed to maintain the aggregate advantage of 4-3.
