September 19, (THEWILL) – On Wednesday night, Manchester City and Inter Milan played out a goalless draw in their UEFA Champions League rematch at the Etihad Stadium. The result extended City’s unbeaten run in the competition to 24 matches over 90 minutes but frustrated manager Pep Guardiola.
The match, a replay of the 2023 final, saw few clear-cut chances for either side. Inter’s Marcus Thuram tested City goalkeeper Ederson early on, while Erling Haaland’s header posed little threat to Yann Sommer in the Inter goal. The Italian side looked dangerous on the counter-attack, with Carlos Augusto forcing a smart save from Ederson.
City suffered a blow when Kevin De Bruyne was substituted at half-time due to an apparent muscle injury. His replacement, Phil Foden, brought energy to the attack but failed to break the deadlock. Late in the game, Inter’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan missed a golden opportunity, firing over from Denzel Dumfries’ cross.
The draw continues City’s recent difficulties against Italian opposition, with only five wins in their last 14 matches against Serie A teams. For Inter, the result keeps their unbeaten record intact after five matches this season, although they have yet to hit top form.
The stalemate leaves both teams looking to improve in their upcoming fixtures. City will aim to bounce back and regain their scoring touch, while Inter will be pleased with a point away from home against the reigning champions.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
