In the first half at San Siro, Inter and Brugge met in a match that saw a 1-1 draw, with Lautaro Martinez's goal canceling out the Belgian advance. The match started with immediate energy from the Nerazzurri: in the first five minutes they had already put Belgian goalkeeper Sommer in difficulty with two shooting opportunities, one from Diouf who eluded his direct opponent and another from Thuram who, with a diagonal shot from the left, stopped a few centimeters from the post. After this first phase of pressure, Brugge found their form, playing with confidence and personality.
The first goal came in the 25th minute, when Nicolò Tresoldi converted a corner kick with a powerful cross that went past the post. The goal was followed by a further opportunity for Poland's Zielinski, who hit a shot into the pocket in front of Sommer, but it was blocked in the corner. Brugge subsequently attempted a counterattack involving Forbs; however, the player was blocked by Calhanoglu in the penalty area, with some doubts about the contact. Inter tried to respond with a shot from outside the area by Calhanoglu in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar. In the 36th minute, a free kick from Calhanoglu led to a disallowed goal: Lautaro hit a header, but was in an offside position.
The equalizer was achieved in the 44th minute, when Lautaro Martinez recovered Inter's goal after almost a year's absence from the Champions League. The player took advantage of a heel from Dimarco and a great play from Toro, who overcame Sommer with a direct opponent before beating him. The goal ended the first half in a 1‑1 draw, leaving both teams with an even result.
The second half was characterized by a more balanced pace, with both teams trying to take control of the match. Brugge continued to push in attack, but Inter managed to maintain their defensive structure and create scoring opportunities. In the end, the final result was 1‑1, with Lautaro Martinez confirming his importance for Inter and Brugge proving to be a difficult opponent to beat. The result leaves both teams with one point and the need to continue improving for the next matches.