Champions League
Bruges' XXL performance at Inter: a hat‑trick that marks Belgian football
On Tuesday evening, during the second matchday of the Champions League group stage, Club Brugge created a surprise against Inter Milan at the San Siro. The Blauw en Zwart won 3-4, powered by a hat‑trick from Nicolo Tresoldi, delivering an XXL performance that delighted Belgian supporters.
An unexpected victory in the heart of Milan
Ivan Leko, coach of Club Brugge, said after the match: “I am happy.” He highlighted the difficulty of facing the Italian champion and the need to trust his instinct. “It’s not easy to come here and play man‑to‑man marking. Normally, we lose against Inter and we admit that they are better,” he added.
The manager also explained his strategy: “I convinced my players of this approach and they love it. Inter created many chances, but we did as well. Luck, you have to force it.” He declared himself “incredibly proud of my boys” and described the result as a “great moment for Belgian football.”
Tresoldi's hat‑trick at San Siro puts Club Brugge into a cinematic night spectacle
In online reactions, Google highlighted the match, reminding that Club Brugge’s style of play, sometimes described as “naïve and risky”, found its effectiveness tonight. The Italian press even called Tresoldi’s hat‑trick a “Bruges masterpiece”, underscoring the impact of this performance on the club’s European campaign.