Davide Frattesi’s dramatic 88th-minute winner handed Inter Milan a crucial 2-1 away victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final. The result stunned the Allianz Arena crowd and snapped Bayern’s 22-match unbeaten home streak in the competition — a night Bayern fans would rather forget.
Inter heads back to San Siro with one foot in the semi-finals as the dust settles, while Bayern must dig deep to overturn a scoreline with heavy historical baggage. No German side has ever progressed in the UCL after losing the first leg at home.
Bayern Start Bright But Fail to Capitalise
Despite missing several key players through injury, Bayern Munich came out aggressively. Michael Olise was particularly lively, tormenting Inter’s defence early on. His shot that narrowly missed the post sent a warning. The hosts kept probing, and it seemed like a matter of time before they broke the deadlock.
Harry Kane had the golden chance of the half. Picked out by Olise after a brilliant ball from goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, Kane bent his effort past Yann Sommer, only for the ball to strike the outside of the far post. It was the kind of moment Bayern would later rue.
Inter Flip the Script with Classic Italian Precision
Inter Milan were second-best for most of the first half but struck with ruthless efficiency just before halftime. A low cross from Carlos Augusto caught the Bayern defence off guard, allowing Marcus Thuram to flick the ball into the path of Lautaro Martínez cleverly. The Argentine striker delivered a world-class finish, curling the ball with the outside of his boot into the top corner.
It was a masterstroke against the run of play, and Inter showed why they are currently dominating Serie A.
Second Half: Bayern Fight Back but Fall Asleep at the End
Bayern began the second half slowly, while Inter continued to threaten. Lautaro tested Urbig again, and for a moment, it looked like Inter would double their lead. But the Bavarians composed themselves and started regaining control, pushing forward in search of the equaliser.
The breakthrough finally came in the 83rd minute. Substitute Konrad Laimer calmly brought down Joshua Kimmich’s cross and whipped it across the goal, where Thomas Müller sneaked in behind defenders to tap into the net. It was a typical Müller goal — intelligent positioning and perfect timing.
However, disaster struck just as Bayern thought they had salvaged the match. Inter launched one final counterattack. Nicolò Barella fed Augusto, who unselfishly laid it off to Davide Frattesi. The Italian midfielder made no mistake, burying the ball and silencing the home fans.
What This Means for the Second Leg
This result is massive. Bayern now face an uphill battle at the San Siro, a venue where Inter have been nearly unstoppable this season. History doesn’t favour the German giants — they’ve never won a UCL knockout tie after losing the first leg at home.
For Inter, the dream of a treble is alive. They’re at the top of Serie A, still in the Coppa Italia, and look primed to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Kenyan fans of the Nerazzurri will be buzzing with hope, while Bayern supporters are left praying for a miracle in Italy.
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Final Whistle: Advantage Inter, but It’s Not Over Yet
This was European football at its finest — drama, quality, and late goals. Inter showed clinical edge, while Bayern showed they’re not the invincibles they once were. With the return leg looming, football fans in Kenya and across the globe will be glued to their screens.
Will Inter cruise into the semis? Or will Bayern conjure a comeback worthy of Champions League folklore?
Stay tuned. The best is yet to come.