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Inter Player Ratings vs Club Brugge: Lautaro Martinez’s Brace Falls Short Amid Defensive Collapse

Inter Milan suffered a harsh 3-4 defeat at San Siro, despite Lautaro Martinez scoring twice. A shaky defense allowed Club Brugge to secure victory, overshadowing Inter’s control of possession and shots on goal. The visitors’ precision finishing, especially from Nicolo Tresoldi and a late strike by Romeo Vermant, proved decisive.

Match Summary

The Champions League clash began cautiously, but Tresoldi opened the scoring for Brugge with a penalty in the 30th minute. Inter leveled just before halftime through Martinez, assisted by Federico Dimarco, after controlling 53% possession. Still, Brugge’s fast transitions troubled Inter’s defense.

In the second half, things unraveled for Inter. Tresoldi netted two more goals (63rd and 74th minutes) to complete his hat-trick, both set up by the influential Carlos Forbs. Martinez responded with his second goal in the 81st minute, offering hope. Yet, Vermant struck again in the 87th minute, putting the game beyond reach. Substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny scored late but only provided consolation as Inter's defense showed serious cracks, leaving them pointless after two matches.

Goalkeeper & Defense Ratings

  • J. Martinez - 4/10: Faced eight shots on target and conceded four. Made some saves but lacked authority during intense phases.
  • Y. Bisseck - 5/10: Showed promise with ball carrying but was exposed during quick counters, unable to steady the backline.
  • M. Akanji - 4/10: A rough night with a yellow card and poor positioning against Tresoldi’s runs.
  • A. Bastoni - 5/10: Most active defender moving forward but left vulnerable as Brugge exploited spaces behind wing-backs.
  • F. Dimarco - 6/10: Threatened going forward and assisted Martinez’s first goal, though defensively lacking and replaced late on.

Midfield Ratings

  • P. Zielinski - 5/10: Efficient ball mover but failed to shield defense; subbed late in the game.
  • A. Diouf - 5/10: Tried to energize midfield but was often bypassed by Brugge’s smart passing.
  • N. Barella - 6/10: Provided drive and vertical passes, fought hard but taken off as Inter pushed forward.
  • H. Calhanoglu - 5/10: Early booking seemed to hold him back; dangerous set-piece delivery but withdrawn as the match slipped away.

Attack Ratings

  • M. Thuram - 5/10: Created space but lacked sharpness in front of goal; limited shots on target before substitution.
  • L. Martinez - 8/10: Best performer, scoring two goals and showing sharp instincts matching the visitors’ clinical finishers.

Substitutes & Manager

  • F. Esposito - 5/10: Came on but struggled to influence as team shape deteriorated.
  • P. Sucic - 6/10: Assisted Martinez’s second goal soon after entering, but could not stabilize midfield.
  • D. Spence - 5/10: Added width late but had little effect against a deep Brugge defense.
  • A. Bonny - 7/10: Impactful substitute who scored late, injecting urgency.
  • A. Stankovic - 6/10: Calm presence providing assist in chaotic final moments.
  • C. Chivu - 3/10: Tactics failed miserably. Defensive disorganization allowed Brugge’s attack to exploit weaknesses repeatedly, showing no in-game corrections.

Next Fixtures

  • Serie A: 17 Oct 2026, 19:00 vs BOL
  • Coppa Italia: 17 Oct 2026, 21:45 vs LOK

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