Overview
- An early Dilan Zarate penalty and a Pietro La Torre long-range strike preceded second-half goals via a deflection off goalkeeper Kornel Misciur, Mattia Mosconi and Kevin Moressa.
- The victory lifted Inter above Liverpool in the final group standings and confirmed the Italians’ place in the knockout phase.
- Liverpool had secured qualification for the last 32 with a previous win over PSV, but Kieran Morrison struck the post from a first-half penalty at 36 minutes.
- Out-of-position full-backs Ollie O’Connor and Alvin Ayman underlined Liverpool’s makeshift defense as selection emphasized player development and availability.
- Liverpool will discover their round-of-32 opponent in Friday’s draw at 2:30pm GMT, with ties scheduled for February 3–4.