The result leaves Inter in a precarious position in the competition, having failed to secure a point from their opening two fixtures. Following an initial 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, the pressure is now mounting on the Italian side ahead of their upcoming home clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Tresoldi Dominates as Inter Defence Falters
The evening began with Inter looking to assert control, but they were repeatedly frustrated by former goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who stood firm in the Club Brugge goal. Sommer denied Lautaro Martinez early on, while Marcus Thuram narrowly missed the target as the hosts searched for an opening.
The momentum shifted decisively in the 29th minute when Hakan Calhanoglu conceded a penalty following a foul on Carlos Forbs. Tresoldi stepped up to convert the spot-kick, handing the visitors a lead they would not relinquish. Although Martinez managed to pull a goal back for Inter just before the interval—assisted by a clever Federico Dimarco backheel—the hosts remained vulnerable.
Tresoldi extended the Belgian side's lead shortly after the hour mark, capitalising on a goalkeeping error to net his second. He completed a memorable hat-trick in the 75th minute, reacting quickest to a loose ball as the Inter defence failed to clear their lines. Reflecting on his performance, Tresoldi described the match as an unbelievable night he had long dreamt of.
Late Rally Fails to Save Inter
Despite the deficit, Inter attempted a late comeback. Martinez provided a glimmer of hope in the 81st minute, narrowing the gap to 3-2. However, any chance of a turnaround was extinguished just six minutes later when Romeo Vernant exploited further defensive gaps to score Brugge’s fourth goal.
Ange-Yoan Bonny managed to find the net for the hosts in the 93rd minute, but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation. For Club Brugge, the victory marks a vital recovery after their opening matchday loss to Aston Villa. The Belgian outfit now looks ahead to hosting Lens, while Inter must regroup quickly to salvage their European aspirations.
