Inter Milan 2-1 Kairat Almaty – Nerazzurri Deliver Below-Par Performance Despite Achieving Ultimate Goal | OneFootball

Inter Milan maintained their 100% Champions League record this season with a dramatic 2-1 home win over Kairat Almaty.

According to FCInter1908, it was not a memorable performance from the Nerazzurri by any stretch of the imagination.

Despite boasting 66% possession and generating a commendable 2.12 xG, Cristian Chivu’s men were not at their best last night.

Indeed, it felt like they underestimated Kairat, fooling themselves into thinking it would be just another day at the office.

Even after taking the lead through Lautaro Martinez, Inter never seemed to be in control of the game.

Inter Milan Fail to Impress in 2-1 Win vs Kairat Almaty

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Ofri Arad’s goal early in the second half was a wake-up call for the Nerazzurri, forcing them to take their opponent more seriously.

However, Inter still needed a long-range goal from Carlos Augusto to wrap up all three points.

In the end, they put three more points on the board, but their overall performance left much to be desired.