UEFA Champions League Gameweek 6
Inter 0 - 1 FT Liverpool
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
Gamba Osaka
vs
Vissel Kobe
Sun, Sep 20 • 08:00 UTC
⚡ Form
54
⚖️ Balance
90
🏆 Stakes
78
⭐ Stars
91
Kansai Derby drama awaits in Suita.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' ↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑P. Zielinski
13' Lautaro Martínez
31' ↓ F. Acerbi ↑Y. Bisseck
Hugo Ekitiké 35'
Hugo Ekitiké 39'
HT
↓ J. Gomez ↑C. Bradley 68'
↓ A. Isak ↑F. Wirtz 68'
Curtis Jones 73'
83' ↓ F. Dimarco ↑Carlos Augusto
83' ↓ M. Thuram ↑A. Bonny
83' ↓ H. Mkhitaryan ↑P. Sucic
Florian Wirtz 86'
D. Szoboszlai (D. Szoboszlai) 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Manuel Akanji 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Barella 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
11
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
83
Entry
Federico Dimarco
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Lautaro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Josep Martínez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alain Taho
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yann Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piotr Zieliński
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Virgil van Dijk 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Andy Robertson
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Dominik Szoboszlai 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Ryan Gravenberch 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Curtis Jones 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
70
Passes
8
Duels
Alexis Mac Allister 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Hugo Ekitike 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
Alexander Isak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Freddie Woodman
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conor Bradley
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Wellity Lucky Omoruyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Wirtz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2022 | Liverpool | 0 - 1 | Inter | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
| 02/16/2022 | Inter | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Inter Win
Liverpool Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +16
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -13
P: 6 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Inter
Liverpool
Inter
Liverpool
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Szoboszlai's Late Penalty Stuns Inter at San Siro
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Liverpool's clinical finish in the dying moments rewarded their intensity and precision when it mattered most, leaving Inter's revival hopes in tatters at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Van Dijk Stands Firm as Liverpool Circles
Liverpool came to Milan not to defend, but to hunt. From the opening whistle, the Reds suffocated Inter's rhythm, controlling the tempo despite an even possession split. Virgil van Dijk was the colossus at the heart of it all, reading Inter's movements with surgical precision and snuffing out danger before it crystallised. His commanding display—rated 7.9—turned the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza into Liverpool's fortress. The Nerazzurri mustered just two shots on target across 90 minutes; Van Dijk's presence alone felt suffocating.
VAR Drama and the Turning Point
The match hung on a knife's edge until the 88th minute. Hugo Ekitikié's early goal was chalked off by VAR in the 35th minute, denying Liverpool a dream start. That decision hung over proceedings like a curse—until the 86th minute brought redemption. VAR confirmed a penalty for Florian Wirtz's handball, and Dominic Szoboszlai stepped up two minutes later to convert with ice-cold composure. One moment—one intervention—flipped the entire narrative. Inter had weathered the storm, but Liverpool's balance of defensive solidity and attacking menace proved decisive.
The Margin Between Survival and Elimination
The numbers tell the story: Liverpool's expected goals of 1.42 versus Inter's 0.44 reveals the gulf in quality. The Reds fired 12 shots to Inter's 9, with five on target compared to two. Inter's defence, typically miserly with an 8-goal differential this season, cracked under sustained pressure. Liverpool's 89% pass accuracy and relentless circulation kept Inter pinned back, unable to build momentum. This wasn't a rout—it was a masterclass in stakes management. One goal. One moment. One Van Dijk masterclass. That's all Liverpool needed to keep their European dream alive.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Ekitikié's goal in the 35th minute, then confirmed a penalty in the 86th. Szoboszlai converted the spot-kick two minutes later for the winner—a swing that defined the entire contest.
Who was Liverpool's standout performer?
Virgil van Dijk delivered an outstanding display (7.9 rating), commanding Liverpool's defence with imperious authority throughout the 90 minutes.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Tactical Chess Match at San Siro
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This clash of European titans is less about desperate points and more about establishing hierarchy in the race for the Champions League top-eight seeding.
The Setup
Reporting live from Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, the atmosphere is electric for this late-year showdown. Both teams enter this fixture with identical records of four wins and two losses, but their trajectories differ. Inter have recovered from an early wobble to find significant Form, winning their last three continental outings. Their defensive Balance has been remarkably sturdy, conceding only four goals so far. Meanwhile, Liverpool arrive in Milan looking to stabilize. Despite their attacking Stars providing plenty of threat, the English side has looked vulnerable in transition, a weakness the Italian champions are clinical at exploiting. With the Stakes centered on securing an automatic path to the Round of 16, neither manager can afford a tactical slip-up.
Key Battle
The defining duel will be contested in the wide areas and the half-spaces. Inter’s wing-backs, led by the industrious Federico Dimarco, will look to pin back Liverpool’s full-backs to prevent them from joining the attack. If Mohamed Salah can find space between the lines of Inter's disciplined back three, he could force the home side out of their settled shape. However, Lautaro Martinez remains the ultimate threat for the Nerazzurri; his ability to hold up play and bring the midfield into the final third will be the primary test for the visitors' center-halves.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a cagey encounter where respect for the opponent outweighs adventurous gambles. Inter will look to control the tempo through a crowded midfield, while the visitors rely on bursts of individual brilliance. Expect a tactical stalemate as both sides settle for a point that keeps them firmly in the hunt for the top spots. A 1-1 draw feels like the most logical outcome in this battle of equals.