UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Inter 1 - 3 FT Arsenal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Gabriel Jesus (J. Timber) 10'
18' P. Sucic
Gabriel Jesus (L. Trossard) 31'
HT
63' ↓ L. Martinez ↑F. Esposito
63' ↓ N. Barella ↑D. Frattesi
↓ E. Eze ↑D. Rice 64'
↓ J. Timber ↑B. White 64'
M. Merino 72'
72' A. Bastoni
↓ C. Mosquera ↑Gabriel 75'
↓ Gabriel Jesus ↑V. Gyokeres 75'
↓ L. Trossard ↑G. Martinelli 79'
82' F. Acerbi
82' ↓ Luis Henrique ↑A. Bonny
82' ↓ P. Zielinski ↑A. Diouf
V. Gyokeres (B. Saka) 84'
D. Rice 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Manuel Akanji 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Acerbi 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Alessandro Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Luís Henrique
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Nicolò Barella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Piotr Zieliński
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Petar Sučić 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Federico Dimarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Marcus Thuram 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Lautaro Martínez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Alessandro Calligaris 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josep Martínez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yann Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jurriën Timber
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristhian Mosquera 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles
Myles Lewis-Skelly
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Midfielders
Mikel Merino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Zubimendi 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
65
Passes
8
Duels
Eberechi Eze 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Bukayo Saka
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Jesus 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.7
Rating
Leandro Trossard
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tommy Setford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ben White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Declan Rice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Ødegaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noni Madueke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Havertz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Gyökeres 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2024 | Inter | 1 - 0 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Inter Win
Arsenal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gunners Masterclass at the Meazza
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Arsenal’s European juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down as they dispatched a resilient but outclassed Inter side in a match of pulsating tactical shifts.
The Meazza Fireworks
The Stakes were immediately apparent under the lights of the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza as both sides bypassed a traditional feeling-out process. Arsenal seized the narrative within ten minutes, with J. Timber providing the delivery for Gabriel Jesus to slot home a clinical opener. The early breakthrough did not deflate the hosts; instead, it ignited a period of frantic Intensity. Inter responded with a barrage of their own, eventually finding parity in the 18th minute. Petar Sučić, the creative heartbeat for the Nerazzurri, leveled the score with a well-taken strike that sent the home support into raptures. The Balance of the match seemed to tilt toward the Italians as they edged possession with 51%, but the Londoners remained a constant threat on the counter-attack.
The Brazilian’s Brace
As the first half matured, the tactical battle sharpened. Inter attempted to suffocate the midfield, yet L. Trossard found the pockets of space necessary to dismantle the defensive block. The turning point arrived in the 31st minute when Trossard’s vision picked out Gabriel Jesus once more. The Brazilian forward demonstrated his elite Sniper instincts, doubling his tally and restoring the visitors' advantage. This goal fundamentally changed the Equilibrium of the contest. Inter were forced to commit more bodies forward, leaving themselves vulnerable to the very transitions that Mikel Arteta’s side thrives upon. Despite registering 17 shots throughout the match, the home side struggled to find the clinical edge required to breach a disciplined Arsenal backline for a second time.
The Super Sub Seal
The final phase saw Inter throw caution to the wind, accumulating 11 corners in a desperate bid to rescue a point. However, the visitors' defensive resilience remained unbroken. Seeking to kill the match, Arsenal introduced fresh legs, and the Upset Factor for the hosts was finally extinguished in the 84th minute. B. Saka turned provider, sliding a pass to substitute Viktor Gyökeres, who made no mistake in burying the third goal. This strike effectively ended the contest, marking Arsenal’s seventh consecutive win in a flawless campaign. For Inter, a high-quality performance from Petar Sučić was not enough to overcome the individual brilliance of the Gunners. The result cements Arsenal's position at the summit of the table, leaving the Italians to reflect on a night where 33 total shots produced a display of pure footballing entertainment.
Key Questions
What made Petar Sučić the Man of the Match?
Despite the loss, Sučić earned an 8.6 rating by scoring Inter's only goal, providing 3 key passes, and acting as their primary creative engine.
What does this mean for Inter's season?
Inter remains in 8th place with 12 points. They must improve their defensive stability to secure a higher seed in the knockout stages.
How did substitute Petar Sučić change the game?
Petar Sučić actually started the match, providing the equalizer and 3 key passes to maintain Inter's offensive pressure throughout his performance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Continental Giants Collide with Survival Stakes
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This late January clash is a collision of giants where a victory secures elite status, while defeat leaves the loser facing a desperate scramble for relevance in the competition.
The Setup
Reporting live from the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, the atmosphere is electric for this pivotal UEFA Champions League fixture. While Arsenal arrive sitting atop the table with a flawless Form—six wins from six—the narrative here is unexpectedly anchored in survival. The Stakes are equivalent to a top-flight relegation battle; for Inter, currently in 6th, this is about halting a slide and proving they belong in the upper echelon. The Balance of the tie is razor-thin, with both sides boasting defensive records that suggest goals will be hard-earned, despite the world-class Stars on display.
Key Battle
The night's defining duel features Lautaro Martínez against Gabriel Magalhães. Martínez is the focal point of the Nerazzurri attack, a predator who thrives on the tightest of margins. However, he faces a monumental task against Gabriel, the bedrock of a London defence that has conceded just once in six matches. If Gabriel can neutralize the Argentine’s movement, the visitors will choke the life out of the home crowd.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening where Inter attempt to disrupt the rhythm of B. Saka and the midfield. However, Arsenal’s relentless momentum is difficult to ignore. We predict the Gunners will absorb early pressure and strike through transition play. While Inter will fight until the final whistle to avoid the drop in the standings, the visitors' clinical edge should carry them to a 1-2 victory.