Inter Milan secured a crucial Champions League victory against Young Boys in Bern, thanks to a late winner from Marcus Thuram. The match, played on artificial turf at Stadion Wankdorf, proved to be a challenging encounter for the Nerazzurri.
Inter faced early pressure from Young Boys, with the home team creating several dangerous opportunities. Alan Viriginius and Lukasz Lakomy both threatened with headers at the back post, forcing Inter’s defense into last-ditch clearances. The Italian side’s first real chance came around the 30-minute mark when Yann Bisseck tested the Young Boys goalkeeper following a clever back-heel from Mehdi Taremi.
The match intensified after the break when Inter was awarded a penalty. Marko Arnautovic stepped up to take the spot-kick but saw his weak attempt saved by David von Ballmoos. Inter’s woes continued as Carlos Augusto was forced off with a suspected hamstring injury, adding to the team’s growing list of absentees.
As the match seemed destined for a goalless draw, Inter found a breakthrough in stoppage time. Lautaro Martinez’s back-heel set up Federico Dimarco, whose low cross was met by Marcus Thuram. The French striker tapped in from close range to secure a precious 1-0 victory for Inter. The win maintains Inter’s strong start in the Champions League, following their draw against Manchester City and convincing victory over Red Star Belgrade.
Goals: M Thuram 93 (I)
Young Boys (4-2-3-1): Von Ballmoos; Blum (86′ Itten), Lauper, Benito, Hadjam; Ugrinic, Lakomy (77′ Elia), Virginius (59′ Colley), Monteiro; Imeri (59′ Males), Ganvoula (86′ Athekane)
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard (77′ Bastoni), de Vrij, Bisseck; Dumfries, Frattesi, Barella, Mkhitaryan (61′ Zielinski), Carlos Augusto (53′ Dimarco); Arnautovic (61′ Lautaro), Taremi (77′ Thuram)
