Inter Milan maintained their flawless start to the UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 4-0 triumph over Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Tuesday night. The Italian giants, still smarting from last season’s heavy defeat in the final, showcased both precision and power as four different players found the back of the net to seal a comprehensive win at the San Siro.
Clinical First-Half Display
After a cagey opening phase that saw Union create early chances, including a goalline clearance from Lautaro Martínez and a sharp save by Yann Sommer, Inter gradually imposed their authority. Their persistence paid off in the 41st minute when Denzel Dumfries reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the box, firing home to give the hosts the lead.
Just minutes later, Inter doubled their advantage in ruthless fashion. Lautaro Martínez, leading the line with trademark intensity, latched onto a fast-paced counterattack and calmly slotted past goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to make it 2-0 — his third goal of the European campaign.
Second-Half Command and Control
The Nerazzurri tightened their grip after the break, moving the ball with confidence and exploiting Union’s defensive lapses. Their dominance was rewarded in the 63rd minute when Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted from the penalty spot after a VAR review confirmed Kevin Mac Allister had handled a Martínez header inside the box.
Moments later, substitute Francesco Pio Esposito made amends for an earlier miss by finishing off a precise cut-back from Ange-Yoan Bonny to seal the 4-0 scoreline.
Unstoppable Form in Europe
Inter’s victory marked their third straight Champions League win this season — all without conceding a single goal. Under the guidance of Cristian Chivu, the Serie A leaders continue to look sharp both offensively and defensively, matching Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal on points at the top of the 36-team league phase.
The result also highlighted Inter’s growing depth and balance, with contributions coming from across the pitch rather than relying on a single talisman.
Next Up
Inter Milan will next welcome Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan to the San Siro on November 5, while Union Saint-Gilloise face a daunting trip to the Wanda Metropolitano to play Atlético Madrid a day earlier.
With their sights firmly set on European redemption after last season’s heartbreak, Inter Milan are proving that this year, they mean business.
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