Thuram's lofty headers propel Inter Milan's triumphant resurgence in the Champions League, sans discomfort during comeback.
Inter Milan Kick Off Champions League Campaign with Thuram-Inspired Victory
Inter Milan started their 2025-26 Champions League campaign on a high note, securing a 2-0 victory over Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena. The match, played on an early September evening, saw Marcus Thuram shine as the main protagonist, scoring both goals for the Italian club.
The action-packed encounter began in the 33rd minute when Thuram narrowly missed Ajax's goal with a powerful shot. The close call served as a prelude to the thrilling events that followed. The first goal of the match arrived in the 42nd minute, with Thuram finding the back of the net at the near post, assisted by Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
Just five minutes into the second half, Thuram struck again, this time scoring inside the far post to double Inter Milan's lead. The goals gave Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ajax.
The match was not without its controversial moments. In the 34th minute, a potential penalty for Inter Milan was overturned due to video review, with English referee Michael Oliver checking his field-side monitor to confirm that Thuram had held and pulled Youri Baas's jersey during the incident. Thuram was shown a yellow card for a trailing hand that made contact with Oliver Edvardsen earlier in the game.
Inter Milan's next Champions League match will take place at their home stadium, San Siro, on Sept. 30. The opponent for this encounter is Slavia Prague. Thuram is expected to have the opportunity to add to his Champions League tally during this crucial match.
Inter Milan's last appearance in the Champions League was in the final last season, where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain 5-0. However, with the impressive performance against Ajax, the team and their fans are hopeful for a successful campaign this year.
The coach who led Marcus Thuram and Hakan Çalhanoğlu to victory in this match is Cristian Chivu. He was appointed head coach of Inter for the 2025-26 season after Simone Inzaghi left the club.
As Inter Milan prepares to host Slavia Prague, fans are eagerly awaiting another exciting performance from their team in the Champions League.
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