Overview
- Inter Milan edged Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, with Davide Frattesi scoring a decisive late goal in the 88th minute.
- Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Inter in the 38th minute after a brilliant backheel assist from Marcus Thuram, showcasing the visitors' clinical finishing.
- Bayern's Thomas Müller equalized in the 85th minute, briefly reviving hopes for the hosts before Inter's counterattack sealed the result moments later.
- The defeat marked Bayern Munich's first home loss in the Champions League since 2021, ending a 22-match unbeaten streak at the Allianz Arena.
- Despite missing key players due to injuries, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany remained optimistic about overturning the deficit in the return leg at San Siro next week.