Tuesday, November 6, 2024, birthed several puzzling and magnificent matches in the UEFA Champions League, leaving fans with a litany of reactions.
Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal
The Nerazzurri submerged Mikel Arteta’s side at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium with Hakan Calhanoglu netting the solitary goal of the game.
Deep into added time of the first period, a deflection off Taremi following a lovely delivery from Calhanoglu via a free-kick struck the hand of midfielder Mikel Merino.
Referee Istvan Kovacs wasted no time in pointing to the spot, but he needed a VAR check to double down on his decision.
Hakan Calhanoglu Secures Winner For Inter Milan Via A Penalty
Following the VAR review, the penalty call stood, with Hakan Calhanoglu directing his effort down the middle. Goalkeeper David Raya dived to his left, and he was unable to stop the ball from entering the net.
The goal certainly had a lot of influence on both teams half-time team talk, as Inter Milan were delighted to have gone in front.
The Gunners ultimately recorded back-to-back defeats across all competitions this campaign, as their 1-0 loss to Newcastle United in the Premier League was followed up by another defeat to Simone Inzaghi’s side.
Despite enjoying a larger share of possession (63%) compared to their hosts (37%), they couldn’t breach the defense of their hosts.
Bukayo Saka Captained Arsenal, Martin Odegaard Back In Action, Kai Havertz Sustains Injury
Bukayo Saka captained Arsenal as he has done in the absence of Martin Odegaard, but the latter made his return to action against Inter Milan, as he was introduced in stoppage time of the second half for Kai Havertz, who exited the fray with a head problem.
The defeat is Arsenal’s first loss in the UEFA Champions League this campaign, having shared the spoils with Atalanta in their first game in the competition.
They also beat Paris Saint Germain in their second UEFA Champions League affair in the 2024/25 season, while also submerging Shakhtar Donetsk in their 3rd game this season.
The Nerazzurri were solid in defense all through the game and they prevented the Gunners from securing an equalizer.
Are Inter Milan Unbeaten In The UEFA Champions League This Season?
Simone Inzaghi’s side remain unbeaten in the UEFA Champions League this season, as they followed their 0-0 draw with Manchester City, with a 4-0 smashing win over Red Star Belgrade and a 1-0 triumph over Young Boys.
Their Next Match?
Inter Milan return to action on November 10, 2024, trading tackles with Napoli at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.
Arsenal battle Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their next league fixture on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Results From Other UEFA Champions League Matches Played On November 6, 2024
- Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa
- Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 Young Boys
- Feyenoord 1-3 Red Bull Salzburg
- Red Star Belgrade 2-5 Barcelona
- Paris Saint Germain 1-2 Atletico Madrid
- Sparta Prague 1-2 Brest
- VFB Stuttgart 0-2 Atalanta
- Bayern Munich 1-0 SL Benfica
The next round of matches in the UEFA Champions League will take place on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
It will be fascinating to see who claims the prestigious trophy at the end of the 2024/25 season.
