Key Takeaways:
- Inter secured a 3-0 victory against Slavia Prague at home, recording their second consecutive Champions League win
- Lautaro Martínez scored twice, netting goals in the 30th and 65th minutes, with Denzel Dumfries adding another in the 34th minute
- The result elevated Inter to 3rd place in the group on 6 points, while Slavia Prague remain on 1 point in 26th place
Match Overview
Inter maintained their perfect start to their Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-0 home win over Slavia Prague. Despite missing opportunities to widen the margin, the Nerazzurri secured all three points and continued to progress as planned. Lautaro Martínez delivered the crucial blows with a goal in each half, while Denzel Dumfries struck in between, ensuring Inter’s dominance at San Siro.
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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) September 30, 2025
Team Line-ups and Tactical Set-up
Under Cristian Chivu’s guidance, Inter began the match with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez leading the attack, supported in midfield by Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Petar Sučić, and Piotr Zieliński. The flanks were occupied by Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries.
For Slavia Prague, Jindřich Trpišovský opted for Vasil Kušej up front as the lone striker, flanked by Lukáš Provod and David Douděra. The midfield three comprised Oscar Dorley, Michal Sadílek, and Christos Zafeiris.
Match Analysis and Key Events
The hosts set the tempo from the outset, with Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram both testing Slavia’s defence in the opening minutes. The first significant chance fell to Thuram in the 14th minute, forcing Slavia goalkeeper Jindřich Staněk to intervene. Lautaro Martínez narrowly missed with a header in the 23rd minute, while Thuram and Bastoni each threatened moments later.
Inter’s persistence paid off in the 30th minute when a costly error by Staněk gifted Martínez the opener. Four minutes later, Thuram’s skill in the area enabled him to set up Dumfries for a close-range finish, doubling Inter’s lead at 2-0 before the interval.
After the break, Inter maintained pressure. Lautaro Martínez squandered a one-on-one chance in the 56th minute, and Petar Sučić was denied by a last-gasp defensive block almost immediately after. The decisive third goal arrived in the 65th minute: Thuram’s deft backheel released Bastoni, whose low cross was met by Martínez on the doorstep to seal the result.
Slavia Prague’s solitary notable attempt came in the 81st minute, but Yann Sommer denied Čam with a comfortable save.
Standings Impact
This victory propelled Inter to 3rd in the league phase with 6 points from the opening two matches. Slavia Prague, with just 1 point, occupy 26th position in the standings.
