Inter vs RB Leipzig Review
A fortunate own goal by Castello Lukeba secured a hard-earned 1-0 win for Inter against RB Leipzig, marking the Nerazzurri’s unbeaten streak at home in the Champions League to 12 matches (10 wins, 2 draws). In their first-ever European encounter, Inter nearly took an early lead when Federico Dimarco’s powerful shot from the edge of the box went just wide. This set the tone for the match, as Inter aimed to capitalize on their early advantage, with Lautaro Martínez’s low shot being saved by Péter Gulácsi in the Leipzig goal.
The Nerazzurri maintained their dominance as the first half went on, and their efforts paid off in the 27th minute. A fantastic inswinging cross from Dimarco created chaos in the Leipzig penalty area, leading to Lukeba accidentally redirecting the ball into his own goal. The visitors fought hard to find their footing before halftime, with their defense managing to keep the score at just one goal down.
Similar to the first half, Inter started the second half with intensity, as Denzel Dumfries shot over from close range and Hakan Çalhanoğlu had a weak attempt easily saved by Gulácsi. Despite the hosts’ pressure, the match remained delicately balanced as it approached the final thirty minutes, with Leipzig posing a threat for an equalizer when Antonio Nusa’s curled shot was skillfully saved by Yann Sommer.
The close call provided Marco Rose’s team with a boost in confidence towards the end, but despite their determined attempts and a few near opportunities, Inter managed to maintain their composure and clinch a well-deserved three points. This victory keeps the hosts unbeaten in the league (4 wins, 1 draw) and propels them to the top of the table, while Leipzig continues to struggle in search of their first point.
