Written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited, March 12, 2025

Inter Milan secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at San Siro, completing a commanding 4-1 aggregate win. Goals from Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu ensured Simone Inzaghi’s side progressed comfortably, setting up a highly anticipated clash with Bayern Munich in the last eight.

Having established a strong advantage with a 2-0 first-leg win in Rotterdam, the Italian giants were always favorites to advance. Their dominance was evident early on, with Thuram breaking the deadlock in stunning fashion. The French forward made a marauding run down the left flank, outpacing Thomas Beelen before unleashing a powerful shot into the top corner, calming any lingering nerves in the stadium.

Feyenoord responded before halftime as Jakub Moder converted from the penalty spot after a clumsy challenge from Calhanoglu. Despite the brief glimmer of hope for the Dutch side, they still faced an uphill task, needing multiple goals to turn the tie around.

Any aspirations of a Feyenoord comeback were dashed early in the second half when Beelen lost possession to Mehdi Taremi, leading to another penalty—this time for Inter. Calhanoglu stepped up and made no mistake, restoring Inter’s lead and putting the game beyond Feyenoord’s reach.

The remainder of the match was played at a pedestrian pace, with both teams accepting the inevitable conclusion. Inter saw out the game professionally, confirming their progression to the next stage, where they will face a Bayern Munich side that edged past Bayer Leverkusen.

For Inter, the quarter-finals present an opportunity for redemption after their painful exit to Atletico Madrid last season and the heartbreak of their 2023 final defeat to Manchester City. With Bayern struggling for consistency, Inzaghi’s men may see this as a prime opportunity to push further into the competition.

Meanwhile, Feyenoord can take pride in their Champions League campaign, particularly their memorable triumph over AC Milan in the group stage. Their focus will now shift to securing another qualification for next season’s tournament via the Eredivisie.

Key Moments

• 14th Minute: Marcus Thuram http://arcus Thuram scores a brilliant solo goal to give Inter the lead. 42nd Minute: Jakub Moder equalizes for Feyenoord from the penalty spot. 51st Minute: Hakan Calhanoglu cscores a brilliant solo goal to give Inter the lead.
• 42nd Minute: Jakub Moder equalizes for Feyenoord from the penalty spot.
• 51st Minute: Hakan Calhanoglu converts a penalty to restore Inter’s lead.

Man of the Match: Carlos Augusto

Stepping in for the injured Federico Dimarco, Augusto delivered a stellar performance on the left flank. He provided an assist, was defensively solid, and showcased his attacking prowess throughout the match.

Match Stats

• Possession: Inter Milan 56% – 44% Feyenoord
• Shots: Inter Milan 12 – 14 Feyenoord
• Shots on Target: Inter Milan 5 – 4 Feyenoord
• Corners: Inter Milan 6 – 3 Feyenoord
• Fouls: Inter Milan 10 – 8 Feyenoord