Liverpool faced a tense first 45 minutes against Inter Milan in their Champions League clash, leaving fans on edge as both sides failed to find the back of the net.
The opening exchanges saw Liverpool testing the Inter defense from range, with Sommer producing two impressive saves to keep the score level. Despite their efforts, the Reds struggled to impose themselves, and the match remained cagey and cautious.
The game’s first booking came in the 13th minute, as Inter’s Martinez committed a robust challenge on Robertson. The Liverpool defender was sent airborne like a WWE performer, but Martinez’s low positioning spared him from a straight red, earning only a yellow card. The tackle, however, set the tone for a more physical encounter.
Liverpool’s attacking threat, particularly from striker Alexander Isak, struggled to make an impact. In the 22nd minute, Isak was dispossessed by Barella deep in Liverpool territory, allowing Inter to launch a quick counterattack. Martinez made a clever move to create space outside the box and threaded a pass to Thuram, who attempted a sharp one-two in the penalty area. Van Dijk, alert as ever, read the danger perfectly and made a crucial tackle to neutralize the threat.
Inter Milan showed glimpses of attacking intent, but Liverpool’s defense remained resilient. Isak, however, has been notably quiet in this half, failing to influence the game as expected, and will need to raise his game in the second half if Liverpool are to find a breakthrough.
As the first half ended goalless, the match remained finely balanced, promising an intriguing second period where both teams will look to assert control and make the decisive impact.
