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Inter Milan SecuresChampions League Win Over Feyenoord

Goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez give Inter a commanding first-leg advantage in the last-16 tie.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Feyenoord v Inter Milan - Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands - March 5, 2025  Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez scores their second goal REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Feyenoord v Inter Milan - Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands - March 5, 2025  Feyenoord's Anis Hadj Moussa in action with Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni and Inter Milan's Stefan de Vrij REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Feyenoord v Inter Milan - Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands - March 5, 2025  Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Feyenoord v Inter Milan - Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands - March 5, 2025  Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez in action with Feyenoord's Jakub Moder REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Overview

  • Inter Milan defeated Feyenoord 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 matchup, with goals from Thuram and Martinez showcasing their attacking strength.
  • Lautaro Martinez's goal tied him as Inter's all-time top scorer in the Champions League with 18 goals, equaling Brazilian legend Adriano's record.
  • Inter's defensive performance remains a standout this season, conceding only one goal across nine Champions League matches so far.
  • Despite Feyenoord's energetic start and a missed penalty by Inter's Piotr Zielinski, the Italian side held firm to maintain their advantage heading into the second leg in Milan.
  • Inter coach Simone Inzaghi hinted at ambitions of a treble-winning season, evoking comparisons to Jose Mourinho's 2010 triumph with the club.