Club Bruges surprise at San Siro thanks to Tresoldi's hat‑trick

Club Brugge pulled off a real feat on Tuesday night by beating Inter Milan, the reigning Italian champions, 4-3 at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan. Bruges striker Nicolò Tresoldi scored a hat‑trick, making him the hero of the match and sparking enthusiasm among Italian and Belgian media.

A performance praised in Belgium

The Flemish daily newspapers called the evening a “dream” and a “Milan miracle”, recalling Club Brugge’s historic goal against AC Milan in 2003. The Laatste Nieuws highlighted the importance of this result for the race for qualification in the Jupiler Pro League.

Italian press impressed

In Italy, Italian media described Inter’s defeat as a “disaster”, recalling that the Nerazzurri had been unbeaten at home in 2026 before this setback. Il Corriere della Sera described the victory as “sensational” and “undoubtedly deserved”, while Tuttosport spoke of a “true rout”.

Italian media also highlighted Club Brugge’s ability to be “clinical” and to capitalize on Inter’s defensive errors, emphasizing the surprise created at San Siro.

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Tresoldi’s hat‑trick, the 22‑year‑old of Italian‑German origin, was described as the match’s high point. He was called “the hero of a historic evening”, and it was recalled that Tresoldi had visited the stadium when he was young, leaving him “gobsmacked”.

Teammates' reactions

The club also mentioned Carlos Forbs and goalkeeper Yann Sommer, while emphasizing the importance of Tresoldi’s role. The Blauw & Zwart delivered a five‑star performance, fully reviving their qualification hopes.

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In conclusion, Club Brugge’s victory at San Siro was unanimously recognized as a landmark moment in the club’s history, both in Belgium and in Italy, and highlighted Nicolò Tresoldi’s international potential.