# Club Brugge and Inter Milan Champions League match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/club-brugge-and-inter-milan-champions-league-match
> Updated: 2026-10-26T09:30:29.000Z. Sources: 186. Developments: 3.

Club Brugge achieved a 4-3 victory against Inter Milan at the San Siro during the second matchday of the Champions League league phase. The match was highlighted by a hat-trick from Nicolò Tresoldi, who earned the Man of the Match award. Tresoldi, a 22-year-old striker holding both German and Italian citizenship, became the youngest German player to score a Champions League hat-trick, breaking the previous record held by Karim Adeyemi. His hat-trick included a penalty in the 30th minute and two goals in the second half, bringing his total to eight goals in the competition this season.

Tresoldi’s performance has intensified scrutiny regarding his international future. While he has represented Germany at the U-19 and U-21 levels, he is eligible to represent Germany, Italy, or Argentina. German Under-21 coach Antonio Di Salvo has expressed a strong desire to retain the talent, and Tresoldi recently captained the German U-21 national team to a victory over Malta, where he also recorded a hat-trick.

Following the loss, Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu cited tactical errors and a loss of composure as reasons for the defeat, which left the club with zero points in the competition.

Tresoldi is currently on a prolific scoring run, having recorded 12 goals in 14 official matches this season. His recent performances have attracted significant interest from elite clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. While Chelsea and Manchester City have reportedly deployed scouts to monitor him in the Belgian Pro League, a January transfer appears unlikely. Club Brugge has previously rejected a 35 million euro bid from AS Roma and intends to keep the striker, who is under contract until 2029, through the current season. Analysts suggest a high-profile move is expected in the summer.

## Claims

- Tresoldi currently serves as the captain of the German Under-21 national team. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Club Brugge defeated Inter Milan 4-3 in a Champions League match. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nicolò Tresoldi scored three goals during the match, including one penalty kick. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tresoldi is currently a German U21 international. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The German Under-21 coach, Antonio Di Salvo, stated that the German federation is working to retain Nicolò Tresoldi. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nicolò Tresoldi is eligible to play for the national teams of Germany, Italy, and Argentina. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tresoldi scored a hat-trick against Inter Milan in the Champions League while playing for Club Brugge. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tresoldi moved to Germany at age 13 due to his mother's work. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tresoldi faces a decision between representing Germany or Italy at the international level. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jürgen Klopp and Roberto Mancini have both made inquiries regarding Tresoldi. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tresoldi scored three goals against Inter Milan in a Champions League match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Inter Milan is expected to play a 3-5-2 formation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Nicolo Tresoldi attracts major interest from top European clubs

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi is attracting intense interest from clubs like Chelsea, Man City, and Arsenal following a prolific season featuring multiple hat-tricks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/club-brugge-striker-nicol-tresoldi-continues-prolific-scoring-run

### 2026-10-13: Nicolò Tresoldi hat-trick against Inter Milan sparks international interest

Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi has sparked international interest after scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Inter Milan, raising questions about his future with Germany, Italy, or Argentina.

57 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/club-brugge-secures-dramatic-4-3-away-win-against-inter-milan

### 2026-10-11: Inter Milan loses 3-4 to Club Brugge at San Siro

Club Brugge defeated Inter Milan 4-3 at the San Siro in the Champions League, led by a hat-trick from Nicolò Tresoldi. Inter remains at zero points in the tournament.

150 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torino-and-udinese-coaches-preview-upcoming-match

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