Date: October 1, 2024
Venue: San Siro, Milan
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage saw Internazionale take on Red Star Belgrade at the iconic San Siro stadium. This match was pivotal for both sides, as Inter aimed to build on their draw against Manchester City, while Red Star desperately sought their first points of the campaign after a loss to Benfica. Internazionale, currently with four points, was keen on a victory to solidify their position, whereas Red Star entered the match with zero points after two defeats.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Head-to-Head
This was the first-ever meeting between Internazionale and Red Star Belgrade in UEFA competitions, setting the stage for an unpredictable encounter.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Lineups
Here are the actual lineups of Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade in UEFA Champions League 2024-2025 on Oct 01, 2024.
Internazionale (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
- Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni
- Midfielders: Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Çalhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto
- Forwards: Marko Arnautovic, Mehdi Taremi
Substitutes:
- Matteo Darmian
- Lautaro Martínez (64′)
- Kristjan Asllani (70′)
- Yann Bisseck (74′)
- Francesco Acerbi (64′)
- Davide Frattesi (64′)
Red Star Belgrade (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Omri Glazer
- Defenders: Seol Young-Woo, Uros Spajic, Vanja Drkusic, Nasser Djiga
- Midfielders: Rade Krunic, Timi Elsnik, Peter Olayinka, Andrija Maksimovic, Silas Katompa Mvumpa
- Forward: Cherif Ndiaye
Substitutes:
- Bruno Duarte (70′)
- Nemanja Radonjic (70′)
- Luka Ilic (69′)
- Milan Rodic (89′)
- Dálcio (89′)
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade First Half
Internazionale started the match with high intensity, dominating possession and creating early chances. The deadlock was broken in the 11th minute when Hakan Çalhanoglu curled in a stunning free kick from 25 yards, putting Inter ahead. Red Star struggled to maintain control as Inter pushed forward, with Marko Arnautovic and Denzel Dumfries both having goals ruled out for offside.
Despite several half-chances for Red Star, including a close effort from Andrija Maksimovic, they failed to capitalize, and Inter took their narrow 1-0 lead into halftime.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Second Half
The second half saw a rejuvenated Internazionale with Mehdi Taremi playing a crucial role in the attack. Inter doubled their lead in the 59th minute when Taremi’s pressure on Rade Krunic led to a defensive mistake, allowing Marko Arnautovic to slot home from close range.
In the 71st minute, Taremi again capitalized on a defensive lapse by Uros Spajic, assisting Lautaro Martínez, who calmly finished to make it 3-0. Red Star’s defense continued to crumble, and in the 81st minute, Mehdi Taremi scored his first goal for Inter, converting a penalty after Vanja Drkusic fouled Martínez in the box, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory for Internazionale.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Stats
| Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Stats | Internazionale | Red Star Belgrade |
| Possession | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 3 |
| Shot Attempts | 15 | 11 |
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Timeline
- 11′ Goal! Internazionale 1-0 Red Star Belgrade. Hakan Çalhanoglu scores with a beautiful free kick.
- 59′ Goal! Internazionale 2-0 Red Star Belgrade. Arnautovic finds the net after a defensive error by Krunic.
- 71′ Goal! Internazionale 3-0 Red Star Belgrade. Martínez finishes from close range, assisted by Taremi.
- 81′ Goal! Internazionale 4-0 Red Star Belgrade. Mehdi Taremi converts a penalty to seal the win.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Full-Time Analysis
Internazionale secured a dominant 4-0 victory, with Mehdi Taremi being the standout performer, contributing one goal and two assists. His relentless pressing and involvement in all aspects of the attack wreaked havoc on Red Star’s defense. While Inter capitalized on their chances, Red Star Belgrade failed to find a way past a solid Inter defense, managing only a few half-chances throughout the match.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Impact on the Points Table
With this win, Internazionale now sits comfortably with 7 points from three matches in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League League Phase, solidifying their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds. Red Star Belgrade, on the other hand, remains at the bottom of the group with zero points, making qualification a distant hope.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Player Achievements
- Mehdi Taremi: Scored his first goal for Inter and provided two assists, making him the clear Man of the Match.
- Hakan Çalhanoglu: Scored an excellent free kick to open the scoring.
- Lautaro Martínez: Came off the bench to score his third Champions League goal of the season.
Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade Commentary
Full-Time: Inter Milan dominates Red Star Belgrade, winning 4-0.
90’+5′: The match concludes.
90’+4′: Peter Olayinka’s shot is saved.
90’+4′: Uros Spajic wins a free kick.
90’+3′: Kristjan Asllani’s shot is blocked.
90′: Five minutes of added time.
89′: Substitutions for Red Star Belgrade. Dálcio replaces Rade Krunic and Milan Rodic replaces Vanja Drkusic.
89′: Nemanja Radonjic wins a free kick.
88′: Luka Ilic’s shot misses the target.
85′: Seol Young-Woo wins a free kick.
85′: Foul by Lautaro Martínez.
81′: Goal! Mehdi Taremi converts a penalty for Inter Milan.
78′: Delay in the match.
77′: Penalty for Inter Milan.
75′: Kristjan Asllani wins a free kick.
74′: Substitution for Inter Milan. Yann Bisseck replaces Alessandro Bastoni.
74′: Offside for Inter Milan.
71′: Goal! Lautaro Martínez scores for Inter Milan.
70′: Substitutions for Inter Milan and Red Star Belgrade. Kristjan Asllani replaces Hakan Çalhanoglu, Nemanja Radonjic replaces Andrija Maksimovic, and Bruno Duarte replaces Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
69′: Substitution for Red Star Belgrade. Luka Ilic replaces Cherif Ndiaye.
69′: Timi Elsnik receives a yellow card.
69′: Lautaro Martínez wins a free kick.
65′: Silas Katompa Mvumpa wins a free kick.
65′: Foul by Alessandro Bastoni.
64′: Substitutions for Inter Milan. Lautaro Martínez replaces Marko Arnautovic, Francesco Acerbi replaces Stefan de Vrij, and Davide Frattesi replaces Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
62′: Andrija Maksimovic’s shot is saved.
62′: Carlos Augusto’s shot is saved.
61′: Corner for Inter Milan.
61′: Marko Arnautovic’s shot is saved.
59′: Goal! Marko Arnautovic scores for Inter Milan.
58′: Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s shot misses the target.
57′: Piotr Zielinski’s shot is blocked.
56′: Andrija Maksimovic’s shot misses the target.
56′: Corner for Red Star Belgrade.
54′: Piotr Zielinski’s shot is blocked.
53′: Corner for Inter Milan.
52′: Rade Krunic’s shot goes over the bar.
48′: Peter Olayinka’s shot is blocked.
48′: Stefan de Vrij receives a yellow card.
47′: Foul by Stefan de Vrij.
47′: Cherif Ndiaye wins a free kick.
46′: Foul by Alessandro Bastoni.
46′: Andrija Maksimovic wins a free kick.
45′: Second half begins.
45’+3′: First half ends.
45’+1′: Timi Elsnik’s shot misses the target.
45′: Fourth official announces added time.
43′: Stefan de Vrij wins a free kick.
41′: Amine Adli’s shot is saved.
39′: Christian Pulisic’s shot is saved.
39′: Youssouf Fofana wins a free kick.
38′: Jeremie Frimpong’s shot goes over the bar.
36′: Delay in the match due to an injury to Tammy Abraham.
36′: Edmond Tapsoba’s shot goes over the bar.
33′: Ruben Loftus-Cheek wins a free kick.
30′: Tammy Abraham wins a free kick.
28′: Jeremie Frimpong’s shot misses the target.
28′: Álex Grimaldo’s shot is saved.
26′: Foul by Piero Hincapié.
26′: Christian Pulisic wins a free kick.
24′: Offside for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
23′: Victor Boniface’s shot is saved.
23′: Youssouf Fofana wins a free kick.
21′: Offside for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
19′: Foul by Victor Boniface.
19′: Fikayo Tomori wins a free kick.
18′: Corner for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
14′: Corner for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
10′: Amine Adli’s shot is saved.
8′: Aleix García receives a yellow card.
8′: Christian Pulisic wins a free kick.
6′: Rafael Leão wins a free kick.
3′: Corner for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
3′: Jonathan Tah’s shot is blocked.
3′: Piero Hincapié’s header is saved.
3′: Corner for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
3′: Victor Boniface’s shot is saved.
First Half Begins.
Internazionale’s commanding performance against Red Star Belgrade in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League League Phase highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Red Star’s defensive errors proved costly, and they will need a drastic improvement to salvage their European campaign. Inter’s win pushes them closer to the knockout stage, while Red Star faces an uphill battle.
FAQs
Q: How many goals did Mehdi Taremi contribute on the Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade UCL 2024-2025 match?
A: Mehdi Taremi scored one goal and provided two assists.
Q: What was the final score between Internazionale and Red Star Belgrade in the UCL 2024-25 match?
A: The match ended with a 4-0 victory for Internazionale.
Q: Who scored the opening goal for Internazionale in the Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade UCL 2024-2025 match?
A: Hakan Çalhanoglu scored the first goal with a stunning free kick.
Q: What was the impact of the match on the points table after the Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade UCL 2024-2025 match?
A: Internazionale moved to 7 points, strengthening their position in the group, while Red Star remains on zero points.
Q: Who was the Man of the Match in the Internazionale vs Red Star Belgrade UCL 2024-2025 match?
A: Mehdi Taremi was named Man of the Match for his goal and two assists.
