Key Takeaways:
- Inter secured a 4-0 away win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the third round of the Champions League group stage
- The Nerazzurri remain unbeaten and currently occupy second place in the overall standings with 9 points
- Francesco Pio Esposito netted his first Champions League goal to seal the result after an assist from Ange-Yoan Bonny
Match Analysis
Inter extended their impeccable form in the Champions League group stage by registering a decisive 4-0 victory away at Union Saint-Gilloise. The Italian side, under the leadership of Cristian Chivu, showcased superior technique and composure, dictating proceedings across the ninety minutes.
🔵⚫️ Inter in the Champions League so far…
✅ 2-0 win vs Ajax
✅ 3-0 win vs Slavia Prague
✅ 4-0 win vs Union St.Gilloise3 games, 3 wins, 3 clean sheets. pic.twitter.com/uVPWe1aqbV
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) October 21, 2025
The breakthrough arrived in the 41st minute as Denzel Dumfries latched onto a precise pass from Jan Bisseck to open the scoring. The visitors doubled their advantage just before the interval. Francesco Pio Esposito capitalised on his playmaking role by setting up captain Lautaro Martínez, whose emphatic finish found the top left corner in first-half stoppage time.
Scoring Summary
| Minute | Scorer | Assist | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Denzel Dumfries | Jan Bisseck | Well-timed finish after a precise through-ball |
| 45+ | Lautaro Martínez | Francesco Pio Esposito | Powerful shot into the top left corner |
| 53 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | – | Penalty following handball by Camille Van de Perre |
| 76 | Francesco Pio Esposito | Ange-Yoan Bonny | First Champions League goal to complete the win |
Group Stage Standings and Implications
The victory preserves Inter’s unbeaten record in this season’s group stage and sees them remain in second place on 9 points. In contrast, Union Saint-Gilloise are currently 23rd in the overall rankings with 3 points, reflecting the challenges faced by the Belgian side as the competition progresses.
