Sport · Singapore Bureau
Tresoldi's hat-trick stuns Inter Milan as Brugge claim upset win
Italian champions Inter Milan remain pointless in the Champions League after suffering a shock defeat to Club Brugge. Nicolo Tresoldi's three-goal performance sealed the Belgian side's comprehensive victory in a major upset.
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Club Brugge inflicted a stunning defeat on Inter Milan in Champions League action, with striker Nicolo Tresoldi delivering a dominant hat-trick performance that proved decisive in the Belgian club's impressive upset victory.
The result leaves defending Serie A champions Inter without a point from their opening two matches in this season's continental competition, a concerning start for the Italian powerhouse as they look to mount a strong European campaign.
Tresoldi's clinical finishing proved the difference as Brugge, operating with notable intensity and tactical discipline, overwhelmed their more fancied opponents. The Belgian outfit's comprehensive display suggested they are capable of competing at the highest level of European club football.
The defeat marks a troubling chapter early in Inter's Champions League journey, raising questions about their form and consistency as they attempt to navigate a competitive group stage. Manager and squad alike will face pressure to demonstrate a significant response in their upcoming fixture.