Inter 0-1 Liverpool: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Inter 0-1 Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Inter in a tightly contested match. The game started with Inter forced into an early change when Piotr Zieliński replaced Hakan Çalhanoğlu in the 11th minute, followed by a yellow card for Lautaro Martínez shortly after, but Liverpool faced their own challenges with a VAR check on Hugo Ekitiké at 35’ and a yellow for him at 39’. Inter made another substitution at 31’ as Yann Bisseck came on for Francesco Acerbi, and the first half ended goalless despite Inter’s edge in corners. Coming off recent losses to Atlético Madrid and now Liverpool, Inter struggled to convert their home form from wins against Kairat and others into a result here.

The second half saw Inter pick up more yellow cards, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan booked at 57’ and Alessandro Bastoni at 87’, while Liverpool introduced Conor Bradley for Joe Gomez and Florian Wirtz for Alexander Isak at 68’, followed by a yellow for Curtis Jones at 73’. A VAR review at 86’ led to a penalty for Liverpool, which Dominik Szoboszlai converted in the 88th minute to break the deadlock. Liverpool’s recent mixed form, including a heavy loss to PSV but wins over Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt, showed in their resilient performance to claim the points away from home.

The match was evenly balanced in possession at 50% each, reflecting a game where neither side dominated the ball for long stretches, though Inter held a clear advantage in corners with six compared to Liverpool’s three, suggesting more attacking set-pieces. Successful dribbles were close, with Inter edging it 75 to 71, pointing to both teams’ ability to beat defenders, but discipline tilted towards Inter with three yellow cards against Liverpool’s two, and no reds issued. Liverpool converted their sole penalty opportunity, while Inter used all five substitutions to manage early setbacks and fatigue, contrasting Liverpool’s more conservative two changes at 68’.

Inter faced early disruption with Piotr Zieliński replacing the injured Hakan Çalhanoğlu at 11’, and Yann Bisseck coming on for Francesco Acerbi at 31’, which helped stabilise their defence amid yellow cards for Lautaro Martínez at 13’ and Henrikh Mkhitaryan at 57’. Liverpool had a VAR check on Hugo Ekitiké at 35’ for a potential infringement, leading to his yellow at 39’, and later substitutions saw Conor Bradley replace Joe Gomez and Florian Wirtz come on for Alexander Isak at 68’, with Curtis Jones booked at 73’. The decisive moment came late when a VAR review at 86’ awarded Liverpool a penalty for a foul, which Dominik Szoboszlai scored at 88’ to seal the win, shortly after Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni received a yellow at 87’ and their late changes with Carlos Augusto for Federico Dimarco at 82’, plus Ange-Yoan Bonny for Marcus Thuram and Petar Sučić for Henrikh Mkhitaryan at 83’.

Inter lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, relying on defensive solidity from players like Alessandro Bastoni and early substitute Yann Bisseck, who helped shore up the backline after Francesco Acerbi’s exit. Midfield partnerships featured Henrikh Mkhitaryan until his replacement by Petar Sučić, with Piotr Zieliński stepping in early for Hakan Çalhanoğlu to maintain creativity. Up front, Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram led the attack, supported by wing-backs like Federico Dimarco before Carlos Augusto took over.

Liverpool deployed a 4-3-1-2 setup, with midfield control from players like Curtis Jones and goalscorer Dominik Szoboszlai, who operated effectively in advanced areas. Defensive adjustments came via Conor Bradley replacing Joe Gomez, while Florian Wirtz’s introduction for Alexander Isak added flair in the attacking third. Hugo Ekitiké was involved in key incidents, contributing to the team’s resilient structure.

Dominik Szoboszlai earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the game from a late penalty while delivering two key passes. Although he created no big chances or assists, his composure under pressure in the 88th minute proved the difference in a tight encounter. Szoboszlai’s performance highlighted his importance in Liverpool’s setup, stepping up when it mattered most.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Kairat (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Slavia Praha (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Inter (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs PSV (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Win: 5-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Galatasaray (A)

Inter have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Liverpool, marking back-to-back losses after their reverse against Atlético Madrid, though they had enjoyed a strong run of three straight wins before that against Kairat, Union Saint-Gilloise and Slavia Praha. Currently sitting fifth on 12 points, they will look to bounce back and chase European spots when they face Genoa on 2025-12-14 at 17:00, with a win potentially boosting their position in a competitive table.

Liverpool have just claimed a 1-0 away win over Inter, building on recent victories against Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt despite a heavy loss to PSV and a narrow defeat to Galatasaray in their form guide. Placed eighth on 12 points, they aim to climb the standings and secure a stronger footing when they host Brighton & Hove Albion on 2025-12-13 at 15:00, where three points could help them push towards the top spots.

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