Inter Milan won the Champions League round of 16 second match against Feyenoord by 2-1 at their home stadium the San Siro. Inter thanks their first-leg 2-0 win to advance to the quarterfinals as their aggregate score reached 4-1. Feyenoord managed to score a penalty before halftime after Thuram put Inter in front by delivering an amazing 8th-minute strike. The second half brought Inter dominance which Hakan Çalhanoglu finished after winning a penalty in the 51st minute. Although Feyenoord attempted to score an equalising goal the match ended with Inter heading to the next round because of their defensive resilience.
Inter Milan Controls The Game Despite Feyenoord’s Resistance
Given their intense offensive moves and strong control through midfield Inter Milan set the pace from the first minute. The attacking trio consisting of Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan enabled Inter Milan to generate scoring chances as Hakan Çalhanoglu managed the midfield segment. Both Hugo Bueno and Jakub Moder distinguished themselves for Feyenoord but the players could not breach Inter’s strict defensive organisation. The visitors kept battling throughout the match yet Inter’s ball dominance together with their organised tactical approach and goal-scoring efficiency dominated the field.
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A Competitive Yet Expected Outcome
The match began with Inter Milan holding all the advantages considering their six-goal lead from the first leg and their strong fan base. Feyenoord provided stern resistance throughout the match despite losing the aggregate score to Inter Milan while the Feyenoord team successfully challenged the initially expected tournament progression. Regardless of Inter’s expected win the intense match progressed due to Feyenoord’s continuous energy manifestations and their clever creative play. To secure their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals Inter comfortably won 4-1 in the aggregate total and maintained control of the competition throughout the match.
