Inter Milan continued their perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Slavia Prague at the San Siro, led by a clinical performance from captain Lautaro Martínez. The Argentine striker netted twice, while Denzel Dumfries added another, as Inter moved to six points from two matches and extended their winning streak to four across all competitions
⚽ Lautaro’s Double: Ruthless and Timed to Perfection
Martínez opened the scoring in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a defensive blunder from Slavia goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek, who misplayed a pass inside his own box. Lautaro pounced, intercepting the ball and calmly slotting it into the net.
Just four minutes later, Inter doubled their lead. Francesco Acerbi launched a counterattack from deep, feeding Marcus Thuram, who drove to the byline and cut back for Dumfries to finish from close range.
Martínez sealed the win in the 65th minute, finishing off a flowing move that began with Thuram’s clever backheel to Alessandro Bastoni, whose low cross found Lautaro in the six-yard box for a simple tap-in
“We were aggressive, focused, and clinical,” said manager Cristian Chivu. “Lautaro leads by example—he’s our heartbeat.”
🧠 Tactical Masterclass
Chivu deployed his trusted 3-5-2, with Thuram and Martínez up front, supported by a midfield trio of Calhanoglu, Zielinski, and Sucic. Inter’s wingbacks—Dimarco and Dumfries—provided width and overloads, while the back three of Acerbi, Bastoni, and Bisseck kept Slavia’s attack quiet.
Slavia Prague struggled to cope with Inter’s press and vertical passing. Their attempts to build from the back were repeatedly disrupted, and they managed just three shots all game, with only one on target.
📊 Match Summary
| Scorer | Minute |
|---|---|
| Lautaro Martínez | 30', 65' |
| Denzel Dumfries | 34' |
| Stat | Inter Milan | Slavia Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Total Shots | 21 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 3.67 | 0.12 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 0 |
Inter’s dominance was reflected not just in the scoreline, but in the underlying metrics. Their xG of 3.67 suggests they could have scored even more.
🧭 What’s Next?
Inter now sit joint-top of their group alongside Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, all with six points. They’ll face Tottenham Hotspur next in what could be a decisive clash for group supremacy.
Slavia Prague, meanwhile, remain winless and will need to regroup before facing Bodo/Glimt in their next fixture.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Lautaro Martínez continues to prove why he’s one of Europe’s elite forwards. His leadership, movement, and finishing were on full display against Slavia Prague. For Inter, this wasn’t just a win—it was a message. They’re not just contenders. They’re commanding.
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