UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Inter 3 - 4 FT Club Brugge KV
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jorne Spileers 27'
29' Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Nicolo Tresoldi 30'
39' Manuel Akanji
44' Lautaro Martínez (Federico Dimarco)
HT
↓ Jorne Spileers ↑Lee Han-beom 61'
↓ Hugo Vetlesen ↑Félix Lemaréchal 61'
Nicolo Tresoldi (Carlos Forbs) 63'
67' ↓ Marcus Thuram ↑Pio Esposito
67' ↓ Hakan Çalhanoğlu ↑Petar Sučić
Lee Han-beom 72'
↓ Kyriani Sabbe ↑Hugo Siquet 72'
Nicolo Tresoldi 74'
78' ↓ Federico Dimarco ↑Djed Spence
78' ↓ Nicolò Barella ↑Ange-Yoan Bonny
Ivan Leko 81'
81' Lautaro Martínez
↓ Nicolo Tresoldi ↑Romeo Vermant 83'
↓ Jan Virgili Tenas ↑Mamadou Diakhon 83'
Romeo Vermant (Carlos Forbs) 87'
88' ↓ Piotr Zieliński ↑Aleksandar Stankovic
90'+3 Ange-Yoan Bonny (Aleksandar Stankovic)
Félix Lemaréchal 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Josep Martínez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yann Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Akanji 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
70
Passes
3
Duels
Alessandro Bastoni
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
63
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Andy Diouf 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Nicolò Barella 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Hakan Çalhanoğlu 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Piotr Zieliński
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Federico Dimarco
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lautaro Martínez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Ivan Provedel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Bovio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Pavard
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
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Stanković 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Francesco Pio Esposito 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Club Brugge KV
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Kyriani Sabbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Jorne Spileers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Brandon Mechele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquin Seys 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Carlos Forbs
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Hugo Vetlesen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Freddie Potts 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Hans Vanaken
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
54
Passes
8
Duels
Jan Virgili
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Nicolò Tresoldi 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Nordin Jackers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Argus Vanden Driessche
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lee Han-Beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Siquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Dams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Lemaréchal 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Cheveyo Tsawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lynnt Audoor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Diakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Robberechts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Vasovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Vermant
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.4
Rating
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Inter
Club Brugge KV
Inter
Club Brugge KV
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Belgian Blitz Shocks San Siro in Seven-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. A sensational seven-goal shootout at San Siro proved that defensive structure means nothing when attacking flair decides to completely take over a European night.
Early Chaos at the Meazza
We expected a routine night at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza, but what we got was absolute bedlam from the opening whistle. The Stakes were massive for these two sides fighting to climb out of the Champions League playoff zone, and that desperation was immediately visible on the pitch. Club Brugge KV arrived with zero fear, rocking the confident hosts when Nicolo Tresoldi buried a penalty on 30 minutes to silence the home crowd. The Intensity was off the charts as Inter pushed forward, edging possession at 53% and relentlessly peppering the Belgian box with early attempts. The legendary Lautaro Martínez leveled the tie right before the break, connecting seamlessly with Federico Dimarco to restore order. Our take? The Italians went into the dressing room thinking they had survived the storm, completely unaware of the hurricane waiting for them in the second half.
A Second-Half Shootout
The defining shift happened when the game abandoned calculated midfield tactics entirely, turning into a breathtaking shootout. The Balance of the match shattered during a wild 13-minute window that completely flipped the script and delivered three rapid-fire goals. Tresoldi struck again in the 63rd minute, courtesy of a brilliant visionary feed from Carlos Forbs, securing his devastating brace before another Brugge strike hit the net in the 74th. Inter's defense looked entirely shell-shocked by the transition pace and direct running. A massive probability gap painted this fixture as a comfortable home banker, making the Upset Factor incredibly high for the visitors. Lautaro grabbed his second goal in the 81st minute, threatening a dramatic late comeback, but the Belgians were simply too ruthless. They maximized their 10 total shots compared to Inter's massive 27 attempts, proving definitively that precision in the final third trumps sheer volume every single time.
Substitutes and Survival
The finish was pure theater, showcasing exactly why we love European nights. As Inter threw absolutely everything forward in search of an equalizer, Brugge's clever substitute Romeo Vermant slammed the door shut in the 87th minute, finishing another masterful assist from the exceptional Forbs. Inter's own bench responded deep into stoppage time when Ange-Yoan Bonny nodded home from an Aleksandar Stankovic cross, but time ultimately ran out on the Italian giants. The incredible 3-4 final score stands as a monumental result for the away side. The goalkeepers were forced into 8 vital saves on a night where finishing clinics outshone even the best defensive schemes. Our verdict is simple: Brugge pulled off a historic European heist in Milan, taking all the points and leaving Inter desperate for answers as their playoff hopes hang precariously in the balance.
Key Questions
How did Club Brugge KV pull off this shock result?
They were ruthlessly efficient, converting their 10 shots into 4 goals while relying on seven crucial saves to survive Inter's 27 attempts.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A total abandonment of defensive shape in the second half, combined with three lead changes and an intense 13-minute flurry of goals.
How did substitute Lautaro Martínez change the game?
Though starting, his late 81st-minute strike ignited an attacking frenzy that nearly salvaged a point, though the visitors' lethal counter-attacks ultimately held him off.
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.
Inter Target Lifeline Against Club Brugge
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. With both sides sitting precariously on the edge of the playoff cutoff, this one-sided clash demands a ruthless response from the Italian giants.
The Setup
This October 13 meeting catches both sides at a vulnerable moment. Sitting 25th and 24th respectively, Inter and Club Brugge KV are fighting tooth and nail to secure a top-24 playoff spot after humbling opening-day defeats. A dismal Form rating exposes their early European stage fright, but the odds overwhelmingly favour the hosts. Boasting a staggering 73.8% win probability, the Italians carry a Stars rating that should simply overpower the visitors. The Stakes are escalating rapidly; dropping points here could fatally damage either side's chances of keeping their continental campaign alive.
Key Battle
Rather than individual duels, the defining conflict lies between the home side's loaded attacking unit and the Belgian defensive block. The hosts possess immense firepower and will dictate possession, forcing the visitors to rely on deep, resilient defending to survive the onslaught. The Belgians will desperately try to absorb the relentless pressure, seeking quick counter-attacks to disrupt the overall Balance of play, but cracking the Italian resolve will require near-perfect execution on the break.
Our Prediction
We expect the home side to dictate terms from the first whistle. Despite their shaky start to the European campaign, the Italians' superior quality in the final third will inevitably crack a stubborn Belgian defence. Look for a comfortable 2-0 victory for the hosts as they ruthlessly climb back above the all-important playoff line.