Champions League - Lautaro scored a hat trick as Inter Milan beat Monaco 3-0 to advance to the round of 16

In the final match of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Inter Milan defeated Monaco 3-0 at home. They are now ranked 4th in the standings with 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, becoming the only team in Serie A to advance directly to the 16th place. Strong team .

Monaco advanced to the Champions League play-offs as the 17th place with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss.

First Half

Inter Milan quickly took the initiative after the opening. In the 2nd minute, Marcus Thuram was pushed down by Zakaria in the penalty area and was awarded a penalty. Lautaros took the penalty and scored. In the 12th minute, Mavisala was about to Thuram was sent off after having a one-on-one chance. Monaco had to play with ten men for the next 78 minutes. Dimarco then took a free kick in the frontcourt, but it was saved by Majecki.

In the 16th minute, Inter Milan took advantage of the opponent's numerical disadvantage to expand the score: Thuram Jr. headed the ball in front of the goal, and Barrera assisted Lautaro to shoot. In the 22nd minute, Thuram Jr. sent a straight pass in the frontcourt, and Dimar Co's shot from the left side of the penalty area went slightly wide. After that, neither side made any progress, and Inter Milan finally led by two goals into the halftime break.

Second Half

In the second half, the Nerazzurri still had the advantage. In the 51st minute, Mkhitaryan passed the ball to the left midfielder, and Thuram Jr. broke into the penalty area and his low shot was saved. Lautaro then sent a cross , Pavard's shot in the penalty area was blocked by Majecki again.

In the 67th minute, Inter Milan finally extended the lead to 3-0: Mkhitaryan rushed from the backcourt to the top of the opponent's arc and shot from a distance, but Majecki missed the save and caused a dangerous situation. Lautaro followed closely behind The goal was successful, and Inter Milan won the game with an absolute advantage of 3-0.