Inter Milan Slender Lead against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena In Champions League Quarterfinal ties

 

Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring the opening goal in Inter Milan's 2-1 defeat of Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg tie at Allianz Arena 

Inter Milan set back Bayern Munich in their quest to progress following a 2-1 defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg tie at Allianz Arena. 

The home side was not well received by their fans who booed them following their early missed that should have put the side ahead. Eventually, the Italians led the first half and seized the initiative to counter Bayern's comeback in the latter stages. Quite unlike the Harry Kane that fans are used to watching, he missed a glaring chance before they conceded. 

Bayern was taken off guard as the Italian break-in on the left played in a cross for Thuram, who, from scoring range, flicked the ball to the on-rushing Lautaro Martinez to rifle home. The hosts restored level terms after halftime as Laimer's cross from inside the box arrived rightly for Thomas Muller to tap in.

Bayern's quest to find the winner rendered their defense vulnerable for the Italians to counter, with Augusto bursting into Bayern's box and cutting back a pass for Fratessi to tap in from close range. 

The disappointing loss ended Bayern's unbeaten home run in the Champions League through 22 games. It was a game they were meant to take advantage of, but undermining the counter capabilities of the Italians proved costly. 

Overview 

Inter barely got a shot on target and scored the opening goal on its first attempt. Undermining the counter qualities of the Italians devastated Bayern. Martinez is a prolific striker and can be a big challenge for an opponent. Harry Kane was on top of his game. He could not have taken that shot better, but was at the mercy of the framework.