Inter Milan vs Fluminense: Club World Cup 2025 Quarter-Final – Match Report, Highlights & Key Moments

Club World Cup Quarter-Final Thriller: Inter Milan Advance

Inter Milan showcased their European pedigree with a confident performance to defeat Fluminense in the 2025 Club World Cup quarter-final, held on June 30. The high-stakes match brought together two continental giants — Inter, the UEFA Champions League runner-up, and Fluminense, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions.

The final score:
Inter Milan 2 – 0 Fluminense

🥅 Match Summary

• ⚽ Goal 1: Lautaro Martínez (23’) – A smart through ball from Nicolò Barella opened up Fluminense’s backline, and Martínez calmly slotted it past the keeper.

• ⚽ Goal 2: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (71’) – A long-range free-kick curled into the top right corner, sealing Inter’s dominant night.

Fluminense looked lively in moments but failed to convert key chances, with Inter’s defense led by Alessandro Bastoni staying compact throughout.

🔍 Key Stats

• Possession: Inter Milan 56% – Fluminense 44%

• Shots on Target: Inter 6 – Fluminense 3

• Yellow Cards: Inter 1 – Fluminense 2

• Man of the Match: Lautaro Martínez

🔥 Tactical Breakdown

Inter used a disciplined 3-5-2 formation, allowing their midfielders to control the pace of the game. Fluminense, despite having flair players like Arias and Cano, struggled to find rhythm under high pressing.

Highlights:

• Fluminense hit the post once in the 38th minute.

• Goalkeeper Sommer made two vital saves early in the second half.

• Inter maintained over 80% passing accuracy across the midfield.

🌍 What’s Next?

Inter Milan will now move to the semi-final stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where they’ll likely face either Al Ahly or Manchester City depending on the results of the upcoming fixture.

Coach Simone Inzaghi praised the team’s composure:

“We showed maturity, and our eyes are set on the final.”

💬 Reactions from Social Media

• Fans flooded Twitter with praise for Martínez and Çalhanoğlu.

• Brazilian supporters expressed disappointment in Fluminense’s attacking efforts.

• Pundits from The Guardian and CBS Sports highlighted Inter’s balance and experience.

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