Bayern's dream shatters after double shot exchange in inter-match
In a disappointing turn of events, Bayern Munich's Champions League campaign came to an end on August 2, 2025, following a 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan. This result, confirmed by video highlights, secured Inter Milan's progression to the next round.
The decisive match, played at the Allianz Arena, began with a goalless first half. However, the second half proved to be a thrilling affair, with both teams showing their attacking intent.
Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern in the 52nd minute, capitalising on a mistake by Inter's Federico Dimarco to slot the ball home. But Inter responded swiftly, with Lautaro Martinez equalising just six minutes later.
Bayern then mounted a comeback attempt, creating three chances in quick succession before half-time, but Inter's keeper, Yann Sommer, was equal to the task, denying Bayern an equaliser.
The comeback seemed increasingly difficult for Bayern as they were now two goals behind on aggregate. Despite Eric Dier's equaliser for Bayern in the 76th minute, Benjamin Pavard's goal for Inter in the 61st minute proved to be the decisive moment, sending Inter through to the next round with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
This defeat marked a disappointing end to Bayern's Champions League campaign, coming just a few weeks after their earlier exit from the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal, where they lost 2-0 to Paris Saint-Germain on July 5, 2025. Despite the setbacks, Bayern will undoubtedly look to regroup and mount a strong challenge in future competitions.
In the nail-biting Champions League match at the Allianz Arena, both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan displayed their sports prowess during an exhilarating second half. Harry Kane scored for Bayern, but Lautaro Martinez's equaliser for Inter led to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat for Bayern, securing Inter's progression in the Champions League, a competition that Bayern had previously participated in the European leagues.
