Published 09:58 IST, October 24th 2019
Champions League: Inter Milan vs Borussia Dortmund player ratings
Inter Milan beat Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League tie on Wednesday night to put them in the driving seat for qualification to the next round.
Inter Milan earned valuable points on Wednesday night when they beat Borussia Dortmund at home in their Champions League game. Group F, also consisting of FC Barcelona, has already been deemed as the toughest group with three top teams contending for a top-two finish. We look at the key performances and the player ratings from the game.
Champions League: Inter Milan vs Borussia Dortmund key moments
Antonio Conte was looking for a reaction from his side at home after losing to Barcelona last time out. Stefano Sensi's injury meant Conte was without his trusted midfielder for the tie. Nicolo Barella stepped up in his absence and performed admirably. Marcelo Brozovic gave a man of the match display in the middle of the park for the home side, creating the most chances in the game and assisting one of the goals. Speaking of goals, Lautaro Martinez scored the first for Inter Milan in the 22nd minute after Stefan de Vrij was afforded enough time on the ball to pick out the striker's clever run. VAR intervened but deemed the goal fair as Martinez just managed to remain onside. Antonio Candreva made it 2-0 to conclude a wonderful counter-attacking move. Dortmund had more of the ball but lacked penetration throughout the game. The away side came close with Jadon Sancho having a couple of good chances but Samir Handanovic was on his toes to protect his clean sheet. Sancho could have possibly been the best player for Dortmund in what was a lack-lustre display by is side away from home.
Inter Milan vs Borussia Dortmund: Player Ratings
Inter Milan
Samir Handanovic: 7/10
Diego Godin: 6.5/10
Stefan de Vrij: 8/10
Milan Skriniar: 7/10
Antonio Candreva: 8/10
Roberto Gagliardini: 6.5/10
Marcelo Brozovic: 8.5/10
Nicolo Barella: 7.5/10
Kwadwo Asamoah: 7.5/10
Lautaro Martinez: 7.5/10
Romelu Lukaku: 6/10
Substitutes
Sebastiano Esposito: 7/10
Cristiano Biraghi: 6/10
Borja Valero: NA
Borussia Dortmund
Roman Burki: 6.5/10
Mats Hummels: 6/10
Julian Weigl: 6.5/10
Manuel Akanji: 6/10
Nico Schulz: 6/10
Thomas Delaney: 6.5/10
Axel Witsel: 7.58/10
Achraf Hakimi: 5.5/10
Thorgan Hazard: 6/10
Jadon Sancho: 6/10
Julian Brandt: 6/10
Substitutes
Mahmoud Dahoud: 5.5/1
Jacob Bruun Larsen: 5.5/10
Raphael Guerreiro: NA
Updated 11:45 IST, October 24th 2019