Inter Milan put on a commanding performance in their UEFA Champions League group stage match, thrashing Red Star 4-0 at the San Siro. The victory was spearheaded by an impressive display from Mehdi Taremi, who contributed two assists and converted a penalty.
The match began with a spectacular free-kick goal from Hakan Calhanoglu, marking his first direct free-kick score for Inter. This set the tone for what would be a dominant performance by the Nerazzurri.
Despite having two goals disallowed for offside early in the game, Inter maintained their pressure. Their persistence paid off when Taremi capitalized on a defensive error by former AC Milan midfielder Rade Krunic, setting up Marko Arnautovic for an easy tap-in to double their lead.
The Iranian forward continued to be a thorn in Red Star’s side, creating another goal with his high-pressing style. Taremi dispossessed a defender and unselfishly assisted substitute Lautaro Martinez, who finished with a well-placed angled drive.
The rout was completed when Taremi himself got on the scoresheet, cheekily converting a penalty after Martinez was brought down in the box. The spot-kick was briefly delayed due to VAR communication issues, but Taremi kept his cool to add the fourth goal.
This comprehensive victory gives Inter a strong position in their Champions League group, with four points from two matches and an impressive +4 goal difference. The result is particularly encouraging for Simone Inzaghi’s side, who had been experiencing mixed form in Serie A.
Goals: Calhanoglu 11 (I), Arnautovic 59 (I), Lautaro Martinez 71 (I), Taremi pen 81 (I)
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, de Vrij (dal 64′ Acerbi), Bastoni (dal 74′ Bisseck); Dumfries, Zielinski, Calhanoglu (dal 60′ Asllani), Mkhitaryan (dal 64′ Frattesi), Carlos Augusto; Arnautovic (dal 64′ Lautaro Martinez), Taremi
Red Star (4-2-3-1): Glazer; Seol, Djiga, Spajic, Drkusicn (dall’89’ Rodic); Krunic (dall’89’ Dalcio Gomes), Elsnik; Olayinka, Maksimovic (dal 70′ Radonjic), Silas (dal 70′ Bruno Duarte); Ndiaye (dal 70′ Ilic)
