November 27, (THEWILL) – Inter Milan secured a crucial 1-0 victory against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, extending their impressive home record in the competition. The match, characterised by intense tactical play, saw the Nerazzurri dominate proceedings and claim a vital three points in the group stage.
The breakthrough came in the 27th minute through an unfortunate own goal by Castello Lukeba, who inadvertently deflected Federico Dimarco’s dangerous inswinging cross into his own net. This moment of misfortune proved decisive, as Inter maintained consistent pressure throughout the match, creating numerous scoring opportunities.
RB Leipzig struggled to find a meaningful response, with their best chance arriving late in the second half when Antonio Nusa’s curled strike was expertly saved by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Despite late attempts to equalise, the German side failed to breach Inter’s resolute defensive setup.
The victory propels Inter to the top of the group standings, maintaining their unbeaten start to the league phase with four wins and one draw. For RB Leipzig, the result continues their challenging campaign, having failed to secure a point in the competition thus far.