Manchester City‘s Champions League opener against Inter Milan ended in a goalless draw, a stark contrast to the high-stakes drama of their 2023 final clash.
Despite their usual possession-based style, City struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resolute Inter defense. The visitors, in turn, missed several opportunities to take the lead, including a glaring miss from former Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian.
City’s new “Definitely City” kit, designed in collaboration with Noel Gallagher, made its debut but failed to inspire a winning performance. The hosts were frequently caught off guard by Inter’s counterattacks and were fortunate to avoid conceding.
Erling Haaland had a few chances to break the deadlock but couldn’t convert, while Inter’s Mehdi Taremi and Marcus Thuram also missed opportunities.
The second half saw more of the same, with both teams creating chances but failing to capitalize. Kevin De Bruyne was forced off at halftime due to injury, but Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan provided a late spark for City. However, Inter’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan missed another golden chance to score.
In the end, a goalless draw left both teams with mixed feelings as they look ahead to the rest of their Champions League campaigns.