UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2

Inter 3 - 0 FT Slavia Praha

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

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Futmetrix Verdict
42
FT
Tue, Sep 30
Inter
3-0
Slavia Praha
⚡ Intensity 35
⚖️ Balance 8
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Inter demolishes Slavia in dominant display

Inter's Perfect Storm: Slavia Praha Left Helpless at San Siro

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This wasn't a match—it was a coronation. Inter's flawless Champions League campaign just got more dangerous.

The Intensity Never Wavered

From the opening whistle at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Inter suffocated Slavia Praha with a relentless press and suffocating defensive shape. Lautaro Martínez struck first in the 30th minute, then again four minutes later when Denzel Dumfries finished a flowing move set up by Marcus Thuram. By half-time, the contest was already decided. Slavia managed just one shot on target across the entire 90 minutes—a damning indictment of Inter's Balance between aggression and control. The Italian side's 57% possession masked a far more damaging reality: they created a shooting gallery with 21 total attempts, 14 from inside the box, while Slavia's xG of 0.11 told the story of a team utterly outclassed.

Bastoni's Orchestration and the Defensive Wall

Alessandro Bastoni was the architect of Inter's dominance, combining defensive solidity with creative distribution. His assist for Martínez's 65th-minute clincher showcased why Inter's defenders are so much more than mere barriers—they're playmakers. Francesco Acerbi operated alongside him with the precision of a surgeon, ensuring Slavia's limited attacking threats evaporated before they could materialize. Inter's back line didn't just defend; they controlled the tempo, launched attacks, and suffocated any Stakes Slavia might have harbored. The home side's xG of 3.99 against Prague's 0.11 crystallized the gulf in class.

The Turning Point: Early Dominance Sealed It

The match was decided in the opening 35 minutes. Martínez's brace and Dumfries' goal—all before the break—left Slavia chasing ghosts. There was no comeback narrative, no dramatic twist. This was pure, methodical execution. Inter now sit perfect atop the Champions League standings with two wins and a pristine goal difference of +5. Slavia, meanwhile, remain adrift at the bottom with just one point from two games.

Key Questions

What made Alessandro Bastoni the standout creator?

Bastoni's assist for Martínez's third goal epitomized his role as a playmaking defender. Two key passes and relentless distribution from the back orchestrated Inter's flow.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
57%
43%
Inter 57%
Slavia Praha 43%
Shots
21
3
Inter 21
Slavia Praha 3
Shots on Target
6
1
Inter 6
Slavia Praha 1
Expected Goals (xG)
3.99
0.11
Inter 3.99
Slavia Praha 0.11
Passes
558
420
Inter 558
Slavia Praha 420
Pass Accuracy
88%
84%
Inter 88%
Slavia Praha 84%
Corners
5
0
Inter 5
Slavia Praha 0
Fouls
13
17
Inter 13
Slavia Praha 17
Yellow Cards
2
1
Inter 2
Slavia Praha 1
Red Cards
0
0
Inter 0
Slavia Praha 0

Match Events

30' L. Martinez
34' D. Dumfries (M. Thuram)
HT
V. Kusej T. Chory 🔄 46'
M. Sadilek I. Schranz 🔄 46'
48' 🟨 Yann Bisseck
D. Doudera Y. Mbodji 🔄 49'
Ivan Schranz 🟨 56'
65' L. Martinez (A. Bastoni)
66' 🔄 M. Thuram A. Bonny
66' 🔄 P. Zielinski N. Barella
66' 🔄 Y. Bisseck M. Akanji
66' 🔄 L. Martinez F. Esposito
L. Provod M. Cham 🔄 70'
76' 🔄 D. Dumfries M. Darmian
D. Hashioka M. Chytil 🔄 83'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Inter

Goalkeepers
Y. Sommer
MAGNET
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Y. Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
F. Acerbi
MAGNET
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
91
Passes
8
Duels
A. Bastoni
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
D. Dumfries
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Sucic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Calhanoglu
MAGNET
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
86
Passes
7
Duels
P. Zielinski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
F. Dimarco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
M. Thuram
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
L. Martinez
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
J. Martinez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Akanji
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Darmian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Barella
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bonny
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Esposito
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Slavia Praha

Goalkeepers
J. Stanek
MAGNET
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
50
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
T. Vlcek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zima
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
S. Chaloupek
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
D. Doudera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
49
Entry
C. Zafeiris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Dorley
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hashioka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
L. Provod
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
70
Entry
M. Sadilek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
V. Kusej
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
J. Markovic
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Mbodji
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Boril
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cham
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Sanyang
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Moses
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Chytil
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Chory
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Schranz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Toula
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Prekop
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rezek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
27/11/2019 Slavia Praha 1 - 3 Inter UEFA Champions League Sinobo Stadium
17/09/2019 Inter 1 - 1 Slavia Praha UEFA Champions League Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
27/11/2019
UEFA Champions League Sinobo Stadium
17/09/2019
UEFA Champions League Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Inter Win
Slavia Praha Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Bayern München 2 6 8 2 +6 WPafos 1 - 5 Bayern München (30-09-2025)WBayern München 3 - 1 Chelsea (17-09-2025)
2 Real Madrid 2 6 7 1 +6 WKairat Almaty 0 - 5 Real Madrid (30-09-2025)WReal Madrid 2 - 1 Marseille (16-09-2025)
3 Paris Saint Germain 2 6 6 1 +5 WBarcelona 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (01-10-2025)WParis Saint Germain 4 - 0 Atalanta (17-09-2025)
4 Inter 2 6 5 0 +5 WInter 3 - 0 Slavia Praha (30-09-2025)WAjax 0 - 2 Inter (17-09-2025)
5 Arsenal 2 6 4 0 +4 WArsenal 2 - 0 Olympiakos Piraeus (01-10-2025)WAthletic Club 0 - 2 Arsenal (16-09-2025)
6 Qarabag 2 6 5 2 +3 WQarabag 2 - 0 FC Copenhagen (01-10-2025)WBenfica 2 - 3 Qarabag (16-09-2025)
7 Borussia Dortmund 2 4 8 5 +3 WBorussia Dortmund 4 - 1 Athletic Club (01-10-2025)DJuventus 4 - 4 Borussia Dortmund (16-09-2025)
8 Manchester City 2 4 4 2 +2 DMonaco 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-10-2025)WManchester City 2 - 0 Napoli (18-09-2025)
9 Tottenham 2 4 3 2 +1 DBodo/Glimt 2 - 2 Tottenham (30-09-2025)WTottenham 1 - 0 Villarreal (16-09-2025)
10 Atletico Madrid 2 3 7 4 +3 WAtletico Madrid 5 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (30-09-2025)LLiverpool 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (17-09-2025)
11 Newcastle 2 3 5 2 +3 WUnion St. Gilloise 0 - 4 Newcastle (01-10-2025)LNewcastle 1 - 2 Barcelona (18-09-2025)
12 Marseille 2 3 5 2 +3 WMarseille 4 - 0 Ajax (30-09-2025)LReal Madrid 2 - 1 Marseille (16-09-2025)
13 Sporting CP 2 3 5 3 +2 LNapoli 2 - 1 Sporting CP (01-10-2025)WSporting CP 4 - 1 Kairat Almaty (18-09-2025)
14 Club Brugge KV 2 3 5 3 +2 LAtalanta 2 - 1 Club Brugge KV (30-09-2025)WClub Brugge KV 4 - 1 Monaco (18-09-2025)
15 Eintracht Frankfurt 2 3 6 6 0 LAtletico Madrid 5 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (30-09-2025)WEintracht Frankfurt 5 - 1 Galatasaray (18-09-2025)
16 Liverpool 2 3 3 3 0 LGalatasaray 1 - 0 Liverpool (30-09-2025)WLiverpool 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (17-09-2025)
17 Barcelona 2 3 3 3 0 LBarcelona 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (01-10-2025)WNewcastle 1 - 2 Barcelona (18-09-2025)
18 Chelsea 2 3 2 3 -1 WChelsea 1 - 0 Benfica (30-09-2025)LBayern München 3 - 1 Chelsea (17-09-2025)
19 Napoli 2 3 2 3 -1 WNapoli 2 - 1 Sporting CP (01-10-2025)LManchester City 2 - 0 Napoli (18-09-2025)
20 Union St. Gilloise 2 3 3 5 -2 LUnion St. Gilloise 0 - 4 Newcastle (01-10-2025)WPSV Eindhoven 1 - 3 Union St. Gilloise (16-09-2025)
21 Atalanta 2 3 2 5 -3 WAtalanta 2 - 1 Club Brugge KV (30-09-2025)LParis Saint Germain 4 - 0 Atalanta (17-09-2025)
22 Galatasaray 2 3 2 5 -3 WGalatasaray 1 - 0 Liverpool (30-09-2025)LEintracht Frankfurt 5 - 1 Galatasaray (18-09-2025)
23 Juventus 2 2 6 6 0 DVillarreal 2 - 2 Juventus (01-10-2025)DJuventus 4 - 4 Borussia Dortmund (16-09-2025)
24 Bodo/Glimt 2 2 4 4 0 DBodo/Glimt 2 - 2 Tottenham (30-09-2025)DSlavia Praha 2 - 2 Bodo/Glimt (17-09-2025)
25 Bayer Leverkusen 2 2 3 3 0 DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 PSV Eindhoven (01-10-2025)DFC Copenhagen 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (18-09-2025)
26 Villarreal 2 1 2 3 -1 DVillarreal 2 - 2 Juventus (01-10-2025)LTottenham 1 - 0 Villarreal (16-09-2025)
27 PSV Eindhoven 2 1 2 4 -2 DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 PSV Eindhoven (01-10-2025)LPSV Eindhoven 1 - 3 Union St. Gilloise (16-09-2025)
28 FC Copenhagen 2 1 2 4 -2 LQarabag 2 - 0 FC Copenhagen (01-10-2025)DFC Copenhagen 2 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (18-09-2025)
29 Olympiakos Piraeus 2 1 0 2 -2 LArsenal 2 - 0 Olympiakos Piraeus (01-10-2025)DOlympiakos Piraeus 0 - 0 Pafos (17-09-2025)
30 Monaco 2 1 3 6 -3 DMonaco 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-10-2025)LClub Brugge KV 4 - 1 Monaco (18-09-2025)
31 Slavia Praha 2 1 2 5 -3 LInter 3 - 0 Slavia Praha (30-09-2025)DSlavia Praha 2 - 2 Bodo/Glimt (17-09-2025)
32 Pafos 2 1 1 5 -4 LPafos 1 - 5 Bayern München (30-09-2025)DOlympiakos Piraeus 0 - 0 Pafos (17-09-2025)
33 Benfica 2 0 2 4 -2 LChelsea 1 - 0 Benfica (30-09-2025)LBenfica 2 - 3 Qarabag (16-09-2025)
34 Athletic Club 2 0 1 6 -5 LBorussia Dortmund 4 - 1 Athletic Club (01-10-2025)LAthletic Club 0 - 2 Arsenal (16-09-2025)
35 Ajax 2 0 0 6 -6 LMarseille 4 - 0 Ajax (30-09-2025)LAjax 0 - 2 Inter (17-09-2025)
36 Kairat Almaty 2 0 1 9 -8 LKairat Almaty 0 - 5 Real Madrid (30-09-2025)LSporting CP 4 - 1 Kairat Almaty (18-09-2025)