Benjamin Pavard scored his first goal for Inter Milan in a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. This goal helped Inter reach the Champions League semifinals with a 4-3 win on aggregate.
Pavard, a former Bayern defender, joined Inter in 2023. He scored at San Siro, making the moment even more special.
Pavard Expresses His Joy After Scoring
Pavard shared his feelings after the match.
“There were a lot of emotions. It’s my first goal and it happened at San Siro,” he said. “But I had to stay focused on the game and not get distracted by the goal.”
His last goal came almost exactly two years ago, making this moment even more meaningful.
Kane Scores But Inter Responds Quickly
Bayern’s Harry Kane scored early in the second half to level the tie. But Inter quickly answered with two goals — one by Lautaro Martínez and the other by Pavard. The match was played on a windy night in Milan, which affected both teams.
Dier Brings Late Drama With Equalizer
Eric Dier scored Bayern’s second goal in the 76th minute. His header from a tight angle tied the game 2-2 on the night and brought tension to the final minutes.
Despite the draw, Inter advanced to the next round thanks to their strong performance in the first leg.
Inter Will Face Barcelona in the Next Round
Inter will play against Barcelona in the semifinals. The two clubs last met at this stage in 2010, when Inter won and went on to claim the Champions League title and a historic treble under José Mourinho.
Coach Simone Inzaghi’s team now has a chance to repeat that achievement.
Pavard Confident in Inter’s Ambitions
Pavard believes Inter can go all the way.
“We’re not putting limits on ourselves,” he said. “We have a great team, great players, and a coaching staff that has been working hard for two years.”
PSG and Arsenal Set for Second Semifinal
In the other semifinal, Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal. Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in Spain, completing a 5-1 win on aggregate.
Inter’s Win in Germany Made the Difference
Inter had surprised Bayern in the first leg by winning 2-1 in Munich. That was Bayern’s first home loss in the competition in almost four years.
Bayern Coach Regrets Missed Chances
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany admitted his team missed their chances over the two matches.
“The hard truth is we won’t play the final at home,” Kompany said. “We did enough to win but didn’t take our chances.”
The final will be held in Bayern’s stadium on May 31, adding to the disappointment.
Windy Conditions Affect the Game
The match was played on a wet and windy night at San Siro. The gusts of wind led to some poor passes and affected the flow of the game.
Bayern started strong and had early chances. Pavard blocked a shot from Michael Olise, and Alessandro Bastoni made a key sliding tackle to stop another attack.
Inter Finds Their Rhythm After Slow Start
After a fast start from Bayern, Inter calmed the game down and began creating chances. Hakan Çalhanoğlu nearly scored in the 33rd minute with a powerful shot from distance.
Soon after, Bayern came close when Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané both had shots blocked inside the Inter box.
Kane Puts Bayern Ahead in Second Half
Seven minutes after halftime, Bayern took the lead. Inter failed to clear a cross and Leon Goretzka passed to Kane, who shot into the bottom corner.
That goal made it 3-3 on aggregate.
Lautaro Responds Quickly for Inter
Just seven minutes later, Lautaro Martínez responded. He mishandled a corner but quickly recovered and scored into the bottom left corner. He celebrated with the Inter fans by jumping onto the advertising boards.
Pavard Adds Another With a Header
Three minutes after Lautaro’s goal, Pavard scored with a header from another corner. His goal gave Inter a 2-1 lead on the night and put them back ahead in the tie.
Dier’s Header Creates Tension in Final Minutes
Bayern made it 2-2 in the 76th minute. Serge Gnabry sent in a cross and Dier’s header from a difficult angle found the far top corner. This made the last part of the game very tense for Inter fans.
Despite the late goal, Inter held on and advanced to the Champions League semifinals.Benjamin Pavard scored his first goal for Inter Milan in a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. This goal helped Inter reach the Champions League semifinals with a 4-3 win on aggregate.
Pavard, a former Bayern defender, joined Inter in 2023. He scored at San Siro, making the moment even more special.
Pavard Expresses His Joy After Scoring
Pavard shared his feelings after the match.
“There were a lot of emotions. It’s my first goal and it happened at San Siro,” he said. “But I had to stay focused on the game and not get distracted by the goal.”
His last goal came almost exactly two years ago, making this moment even more meaningful.
Kane Scores But Inter Responds Quickly
Bayern’s Harry Kane scored early in the second half to level the tie. But Inter quickly answered with two goals — one by Lautaro Martínez and the other by Pavard. The match was played on a windy night in Milan, which affected both teams.
Dier Brings Late Drama With Equalizer
Eric Dier scored Bayern’s second goal in the 76th minute. His header from a tight angle tied the game 2-2 on the night and brought tension to the final minutes.
Despite the draw, Inter advanced to the next round thanks to their strong performance in the first leg.
Inter Will Face Barcelona in the Next Round
Inter will play against Barcelona in the semifinals. The two clubs last met at this stage in 2010, when Inter won and went on to claim the Champions League title and a historic treble under José Mourinho.
Coach Simone Inzaghi’s team now has a chance to repeat that achievement.
Pavard Confident in Inter’s Ambitions
Pavard believes Inter can go all the way.
“We’re not putting limits on ourselves,” he said. “We have a great team, great players, and a coaching staff that has been working hard for two years.”
PSG and Arsenal Set for Second Semifinal
In the other semifinal, Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal. Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in Spain, completing a 5-1 win on aggregate.
Inter’s Win in Germany Made the Difference
Inter had surprised Bayern in the first leg by winning 2-1 in Munich. That was Bayern’s first home loss in the competition in almost four years.
Bayern Coach Regrets Missed Chances
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany admitted his team missed their chances over the two matches.
“The hard truth is we won’t play the final at home,” Kompany said. “We did enough to win but didn’t take our chances.”
The final will be held in Bayern’s stadium on May 31, adding to the disappointment.
Windy Conditions Affect the Game
The match was played on a wet and windy night at San Siro. The gusts of wind led to some poor passes and affected the flow of the game.
Bayern started strong and had early chances. Pavard blocked a shot from Michael Olise, and Alessandro Bastoni made a key sliding tackle to stop another attack.
Inter Finds Their Rhythm After Slow Start
After a fast start from Bayern, Inter calmed the game down and began creating chances. Hakan Çalhanoğlu nearly scored in the 33rd minute with a powerful shot from distance.
Soon after, Bayern came close when Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané both had shots blocked inside the Inter box.
Kane Puts Bayern Ahead in Second Half
Seven minutes after halftime, Bayern took the lead. Inter failed to clear a cross and Leon Goretzka passed to Kane, who shot into the bottom corner.
That goal made it 3-3 on aggregate.
Lautaro Responds Quickly for Inter
Just seven minutes later, Lautaro Martínez responded. He mishandled a corner but quickly recovered and scored into the bottom left corner. He celebrated with the Inter fans by jumping onto the advertising boards.
Pavard Adds Another With a Header
Three minutes after Lautaro’s goal, Pavard scored with a header from another corner. His goal gave Inter a 2-1 lead on the night and put them back ahead in the tie.
Dier’s Header Creates Tension in Final Minutes
Bayern made it 2-2 in the 76th minute. Serge Gnabry sent in a cross and Dier’s header from a difficult angle found the far top corner. This made the last part of the game very tense for Inter fans.
Despite the late goal, Inter held on and advanced to the Champions League semifinals.
