Frattesi Late Strike Gives Inter Milan 2-1 Win Over Bayern Munich in Champions League

Inter Milan earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at Bayern’s Allianz Arena, with Davide Frattesi netting the winning goal in the 88th minute.

The game was a thrilling draw as the two teams battled each other fiercely, but in the end, it was the Italian team that triumphed with a late goal that now leaves them with a slight advantage heading into the second leg at San Siro.

The match began on both sides performing with lots of energy. Bayern Munich had most of the possession in the beginning but were failing to break the tight Inter Milan defence.

While putting pressure during the initial time, it was Inter Milan that opened the scoreboard in the 38th minute. Lautaro Martínez got Inter Milan off and running with a goal for visitors, finishing a breathtaking backheel play by Marcus Thuram that caught Bayern’s defense by surprise.

Martínez coolly chipped the ball over Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer, giving Inter a crucial 1-0 lead.

Bayern Munich came back in the second half with new energy, pressing for a draw. The reward came in the 85th minute when Thomas Müller, who will be departing the club after serving it for 25 years, headed an in-swinging cross from Joshua Kimmich into the net with his close-range header to equalize at 1-1.

The goal came as scenes of joy among Bayern’s players and fans, who thought the match would be a drawn tie.

However, Bayern thought they had salvaged a point when Inter Milan netted in deep injury time.

As the game was coming to an end, Inter Milan made a quick counter-attack. Substitute Carlos Augusto delivered an accurate cross into the penalty area and Davide Frattesi was in the right place at the right time to head the ball home.

The midfielder made no mistake and with one inside the box, he found the back of the net to secure Inter a 2-1 win with just two minutes played. The goal left Bayern Munich reeling, and Inter Milan were ecstatic at their crucial away victory.

Bayern Munich, already without major players like Manuel Neuer and Jamal Musiala through injury, were further hit as the match progressed. Their inability to gain possession and create clear-cut opportunities eventually came at a price, as Inter’s ruthless finishing in the later stages of the game brought home the decisive victory.

With the first leg on their tally, Inter Milan comes back to Milan with a slim 2-1 advantage. The second leg is scheduled for April 16 at iconic San Siro stadium, where Bayern Munich needs to flip things around to keep themselves in contention for the Champions League.

The fate of the tie is still unknown, but following an enthralling first leg, it is certain that both teams will battle tooth and nail for a spot in the semi-finals.

The Inter Milan thrilling victory at the death over Bayern Munich sets the stage for an electrifying return leg in the Champions League quarter-final. The difference will be the late Frattesi strike as Inter goes home, but Bayern Munich will want to challenge back with a big win in the return. Both teams’ fans are going to have a great time with an unpredictable conclusion to this European showdown.