Inter Milan Beat Feyenoord 3-0 in Rotterdam
Inter Milan beat Feyenoord 3-0 at De Kuip in Rotterdam on Tuesday night, reviving a Champions League campaign that had started poorly. Yann Bisseck, Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski scored the goals in a comfortable win for the Italian champions.
Inter silenced the home crowd within eight minutes. Bisseck found space on the edge of the box, turned, and curled a left-footed shot low past goalkeeper Tjark Ernst. England international Djed Spence supplied the pass that started the move.
The visitors doubled their lead shortly before half-time. Spence found space on the right, and his shot looped up off a defender. Esposito met the ball with his head from short range to make it 2-0. Zielinski sealed the win in the 54th minute, firing home off the post after Feyenoord’s defence backed off and invited the shot.
How Inter Milan beat Feyenoord 3-0
Inter dominated possession and territory for much of the first quarter, pressing high and stopping Feyenoord from breaking out. The home fans waited half an hour for their side’s first effort of note, a clever one-two that played in Anis Hadj Moussa, only for his shot to be blocked.
Feyenoord’s evening grew harder after the break. Zielinski’s strike ended the contest as a spectacle, and Inter coach Cristian Chivu used the remaining time to rest players, including star striker Marcus Thuram. Play paused briefly in the second half when fireworks launched from outside the stadium landed on the pitch and roof.
Chivu praised his players after the match. He said: “We knew that quality was already there. It was about determination, pride, and character, values that this group has always demonstrated.” The result marked Inter’s second Champions League win in a row, after defeats in their first two group games.
Inter played without two key men. Lautaro Martinez missed the match through injury, while Alessandro Bastoni served a suspension. Their absence made the control Inter showed all the more striking, and Spence’s influence stood out in both halves.
Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst did not hide his frustration. He said: “The reality is that we currently have three points from four matches, which, frankly, isn’t good enough. Moving forward, we’ll need to win matches if we want to progress in the Champions League.”
What the result means for the league phase
The win lifted Inter to six points from four matches, placing them 14th in the league-phase standings. Feyenoord stayed on three points in 30th place, with their hopes of reaching the knockout play-offs under serious pressure.
The new Champions League format leaves little room for slow starts. Sides that finish in the top eight advance directly, while those from ninth to 24th enter a play-off round. Inter’s climb into the middle of the table keeps both routes open, but they still need further wins to feel safe.
Esposito’s goal carried a personal milestone. His header made him only the second Inter player to reach three Champions League goals before turning 22. For a young striker leading the line in a major European away match, the record adds weight to an already fine night.
The result also completed a strong European night for the established powers. Feature Pakistan covered the same round in PSG beat Villarreal 6-0 as Bayern, United win and Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 in Champions League. Inter’s win belonged in that company, even though it drew less attention than the heavier scorelines elsewhere.
Inter return to European action at home to Stuttgart on November 25. Feyenoord host Porto a day earlier, in a match they can hardly afford to lose. For Chivu’s side, the task now is consistency: a second straight win counts for little if the next match brings a return to the form of their opening two games.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between Inter and Feyenoord?
Inter Milan beat Feyenoord 3-0 at De Kuip in Rotterdam in the Champions League league phase.
Who scored for Inter?
Yann Bisseck scored in the eighth minute, Pio Esposito added the second in the 34th minute, and Piotr Zielinski completed the scoring in the 54th minute.
Why did Inter miss Lautaro Martinez and Bastoni?
Lautaro Martinez was injured, while Alessandro Bastoni served a suspension, so both missed the trip to Rotterdam.
Where do the teams stand after the match?
Inter moved to six points from four matches in 14th place, while Feyenoord stayed on three points in 30th place.
What did the coaches say after the match?
Inter coach Cristian Chivu praised his side’s determination, pride and character, while Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst said three points from four matches was not good enough.
Who do the teams play next in Europe?
Inter host Stuttgart on November 25, while Feyenoord host Porto a day earlier on November 24.
