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Inter Milan Secure First Champions League Win with Dominant Performance Against Feyenoord

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 4, 2026, 06:51 IST

Inter Milan revitalized their Champions League campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Feyenoord. Yann Bisseck, Pio Esposito, and Piotr Zielinski scored to secure the Serie A side's first points of the group stage.

Inter Milan Secure First Champions League Win with Dominant Performance Against Feyenoord

Inter Milan successfully reignited their Champions League campaign on Tuesday, securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Feyenoord at De Kuip. After suffering defeats in their opening two group matches, the Serie A champions delivered a clinical performance in Rotterdam to climb into a more competitive position within the tournament standings.

The visitors dictated the tempo from the outset, silencing the home crowd with an early breakthrough. German defender Yann Bisseck opened the scoring in the eighth minute, finding space on the edge of the penalty area before curling a precise left-footed strike past Feyenoord goalkeeper Tjark Ernst. The goal set the tone for a match in which Inter’s superior attacking movement and high press consistently overwhelmed their Dutch opponents.

Clinical Finishing Seals Convincing Victory

Inter continued to press their advantage throughout the first half, limiting Feyenoord to minimal attacking opportunities. The home side’s only notable threat before the interval came after thirty minutes, when Anis Hadj Moussa saw a promising effort blocked by the Inter defense. Shortly after that moment, the visitors extended their lead through Pio Esposito. Following a surging run down the right flank by Djed Spence, a deflected shot looped into the air, allowing Esposito to capitalize with a header from close range.

The momentum remained firmly with the Italian side as the second half commenced. Feyenoord’s defensive line struggled to contain the visitors, eventually allowing Piotr Zielinski to strike from distance. The Polish midfielder took advantage of the space afforded to him in the 54th minute, firing an unstoppable shot that rattled the post before finding the back of the net to complete the scoring.

Reflecting on the result, Inter manager Cristian Chivu praised his squad’s response to their difficult start in the competition. He noted that the performance was a testament to the team's determination, pride, and character, qualities he insisted have always been present within the group. The victory leaves Feyenoord with only one win from their opening fixtures, placing them in a precarious position regarding the knockout stages. Looking ahead, Feyenoord are scheduled to host Porto in their next European outing, while Inter Milan prepare to welcome Stuttgart to their home ground.