Overview

• Thomas Müller, in his first Champions League appearance since announcing his end-of-season departure, scored a late equalizer but could not prevent Bayern's 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan.
• Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi responded just minutes after Müller's goal, securing a crucial away victory for the Italian champions in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
• Bayern's injury-depleted squad, missing key players like Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, struggled to overcome Inter's defensive resilience and tactical discipline.
• Manager Vincent Kompany's decision to start Müller on the bench has reignited debates on Bayern's tactical choices and whether earlier involvement might have altered the outcome.
• Philipp Lahm's critique of Italian football's lack of dynamism contrasts with Inter's decisive performance, as Bayern now faces a daunting task in the second leg at San Siro.