Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium. Despite dominating possession, City struggled to create clear chances, while Inter posed a threat on the counter-attack but were wasteful. Kevin De Bruyne was forced off at halftime due to an injury concern, adding to City’s worries ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola praised his team’s performance, noting that they played better than in their Champions League final against Inter two years ago. However, City couldn’t break down Inter’s solid defense, even with chances from Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan. Meanwhile, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi was pleased with his team’s performance but disappointed they couldn’t convert their opportunities into a win.
City had 22 shots but couldn’t find the net, marking only the second time they’ve failed to score at home in 42 Champions League matches under Guardiola. Erling Haaland had a quiet night with only 14 touches, while Jack Grealish created the most chances. Despite the draw, City extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League to 24 matches.
