Inter Milan secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord in the second leg of their last-16 tie at the San Siro, completing a dominant aggregate win of 4-1. This triumph continues Inter’s strong push in this prestigious tournament, as they prepare to face Bayern Munich next month after the German club’s comprehensive 5-0 aggregate victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Marcus Thuram opened the scoring with a dazzling solo goal in the eighth minute, demonstrating his striking prowess after also scoring in the first leg. Despite an effort from Feyenoord’s Jakub Moder, who drew a penalty just before halftime, Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu quickly restored their lead six minutes into the second half with a penalty of his own, following a foul on Mehdi Taremi.
Feyenoord’s challenge was significant after a disappointing home defeat in the first leg, and while they pulled one back from the spot, their hopes for a comeback faded quickly. Thuram showcased his brilliance throughout the match, nearly scoring again with a thunderous shot that hit the crossbar before receiving a warm ovation from the San Siro crowd upon his substitution.
Inter, who last lifted the Champions League trophy in 2010 during a treble-winning season, now eye a repeat of that feat, as they not only continue their campaign in Europe but also prepare for a Coppa Italia semi-final next month.
This ongoing success in various competitions paints a promising picture for the team, and fans can look forward to seeing if Inter can translate their current momentum into further accolades this season.
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