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Club Brugge secured a 4-3 victory over Inter Milan at San Siro in the Champions League. Nicolò Tresoldi scored a hat-trick for the Belgian side, while Lautaro Martínez scored twice for Inter.
Club Brugge defeated Inter Milan 4-3 in a Champions League match played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The victory leaves Inter with zero points in the league phase standings, while Club Brugge recorded their first win of the campaign.
The match began with Inter controlling possession, but Club Brugge took the lead in the 30th minute. Following a counter-attack initiated by Carlos Forbs, Hakan Çalhanoglu fouled Forbs in the box. Nicolò Tresoldi converted the penalty kick to make it 0-1. Inter equalized just before halftime when Lautaro Martínez scored in the 44th minute, assisted by Federico Dimarco.
In the second half, Club Brugge regained the lead in the 63rd minute. Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez made an error on a long ball, allowing Forbs to pass to Tresoldi, who scored into an empty net for 1-2. Tresoldi completed his hat-trick in the 74th minute after a rebound from a shot by Forbs, extending the lead to 1-3.
Inter responded with goals from Lautaro Martínez in the 81st minute and Ange-Yoan Bonny in the 90+3rd minute. However, Romeo Vermant scored for Club Brugge in the 87th minute, assisted by Forbs, to restore a two-goal cushion at 2-4. Bonny’s late goal made the final score 3-4.
Nicolò Tresoldi was the standout player for Club Brugge, scoring three goals. Speaking to Sky Sport after the match, Tresoldi said, "Serata da sogno. Ho ricevuto tanti messaggi dai tifosi milanisti prima della partita. Per me era un pochino un derby. Tanta roba. Nazionale? Si sono dette tante cose, alcune anche non vere. Io sono contento del mio percorso con la Germania, poi vedremo. Comunque io gioco in Belgio, ci sono attaccanti molto più forti di me sia nella Germania che nell'Italia. Poi vedremo, spero che questa serata aumenti anche la convinzione nei miei mezzi."
Carlos Forbs provided two assists and was instrumental in creating chances for Club Brugge. Inter’s Lautaro Martínez scored two goals, but the team’s defensive errors proved costly. Inter’s coach, Chivu, had previously stated in a press conference, "Non ci sono soldi che ti consentono di comprare un trofeo come la Champions League."
Both teams entered the match with zero points after losing their opening games. Inter lost to Real Madrid, while Club Brugge lost to Aston Villa. The referee for the match was Rohit Saggi. According to Sporza, Club Brugge’s victory is described as a "miracle in Milan" and a legendary European night for the Belgian club.
The result significantly impacts the Champions League league phase standings for both teams. Inter’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, particularly by goalkeeper Josep Martínez’s errors. Club Brugge’s victory demonstrates their offensive capability and ability to compete against top European clubs, boosting their chances of advancing in the tournament.
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