UEFA Champions League: Castello Lukeba's Own Goal Gives Inter Milan Edge Over RB Leipzig

Inter Milan secured their fourth consecutive Champions League victory with a narrow win over the winless RB Leipzig. The Nerazzurri took the lead in the 27th minute when Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba inadvertently scored an own goal from a free-kick delivered by Federico Dimarco. Captain Lautaro Martinez nearly added a second goal, but after a scramble in the box, Leipzig was able to clear the danger. Making his return to the starting lineup, Hakan Calhanoglu attempted a long-range shot, but Leipzig's goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi made a solid save to deny the powerful strike. Dimarco delivered an excellent cross that was headed by Marcus Thuram, but the France international couldn't direct his header on target from close range. In the closing moments of the match at San Siro, Leipzig increased their attacking efforts, but they were unable to penetrate a resolute Inter defence. With this win, Inter has moved to the top of the Champions League table, collecting 13 points from a possible 15, while Leipzig remains at the bottom in 33rd place.

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Updated on: 27 November 2024 4:13 pm

UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Castello Lukeba

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram, left, hugs Leipzig's Castello Lukeba | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram, left, hugs Leipzig's Castello Lukeba after the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Milan won 1-0.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Stefan de Vrij

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan's Stefan de Vrij, center, celebrates after the end of the match | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Inter Milan's Stefan de Vrij, center, celebrates after the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Marcus Thuram

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram shakes hands with his teammate Marko Arnautovic after the end of the match | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram, center, shakes hands with his teammate Marko Arnautovic after the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram is challened by Leipzig's Arthur Vermeeren | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram is challened by Leipzig's Arthur Vermeeren, right, during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League: Leipzig's Castello Lukeba makes a header next to Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Leipzig's Castello Lukeba makes a header next to Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Lutsharel Geertruida

UEFA Champions League: Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida, right, is challenged by Inter Milan's Marko Arnautovic | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida, right, is challenged by Inter Milan's Marko Arnautovic during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Lautaro Martinez

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez leaving the pitch next to his coach Simone Inzaghi | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez leaving the pitch next to his coach Simone Inzaghi during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Nicolas Seiwald

UEFA Champions League: Leipzig's Nicolas Seiwald challenges for the ball with Inter Milan's Piotr Zielinski | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Leipzig's Nicolas Seiwald challenges for the ball with Inter Milan's Piotr Zielinski, right, during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Christoph Baumgartner

UEFA Champions League: Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner, right, challenges for the ball Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner, right, challenges for the ball Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, centre, during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

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UEFA Champions League soccer Inter Milan vs Leipzig football gallery: Nicolo Barella

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, left, and Leipzig's Benjamin Henrichs jump for a header | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, left, and Leipzig's Benjamin Henrichs jump for a header during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Leipzig, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.