Overview
- Inter Milan overcame Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, with Davide Frattesi scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute.
- Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Inter in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a clever back-heel assist from Marcus Thuram.
- Bayern Munich equalized late in the 85th minute through Thomas Mueller, who delivered a poacher's finish shortly after coming off the bench.
- Bayern's preparation was hindered by a significant injury crisis, leaving their defense reliant on just two fit center-backs, Eric Dier and Kim Min-jae.
- Inter Milan capitalized on their opportunities despite their own injury concerns, with Alessandro Bastoni returning to the starting lineup after a recent fitness scare.