Inter Milan 2–2 Bayern Munich: Champions League Analysis, xG, Tactics & Player Ratings
Score: Inter Milan 2–2 Bayern Munich
Date: April 16, 2025
Competition: UEFA Champions League (Second leg)
Formations: Inter 3–5–2 | Bayern 4–2–3–1
Match Time: 99 mins
Active Play: 54 mins
xG: Inter 2.0 – 1.6 Bayern
xT: Inter 0.9 – 2.1 Bayern
Inter vs Bayern: Game Summary & Match Stats
This second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals delivered intensity, goals, and tactical nuances. Despite being level on the scoreboard, the analytics show contrasting strengths between the two sides.
xG Timeline: Inter’s xG surge came shortly after halftime, capitalizing on their momentum to find the net. Bayern’s buildup was steadier, with their spike arriving in the later stages — a sign of their relentless push.
xT Timeline: Bayern led in expected threat (2.1 vs 0.9), indicating better ball progression and more dangerous territorial occupation throughout.
Shotmap: Bayern peppered Inter’s box with volume and variation. Inter’s chances were fewer but more efficient — reflected in their higher xG despite fewer shots.
Possession and Passing: Bayern edged possession (51%) and nearly doubled Inter’s total passes (593 to 356). They also outperformed Inter in pass accuracy (80.9% vs 71.3%).
Player Ratings
Eric Dier – Bayern Munich – 7.5
Josip Stanišić – Bayern Munich – 7.3
Lautaro Martínez – Inter – 7.3
Final thoughts
This was a clash of control vs efficiency. Bayern’s superior xT and possession painted the picture of a dominant team, but Inter’s opportunism and conversion made them the winner after all.
