Inter Milan crushed Monaco 3-0 in the 8th round of the Champions League, securing 4th place in the standings, which allowed the Milanese club to advance directly to the Round of 16.
All three goals for Inter were scored by Lautaro Martínez. Armenian Nerazzurri midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan played the full match and contributed to his team’s third goal. After a powerful shot from Mkhitaryan, the ball deflected, allowing Martínez to tap it into the empty net.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan vs Monaco
- Minutes played: 90+
- Accurate passes: 57 (90%)
- Key passes: 3
- Crosses: 2/2
- Long passes: 3/4
- Shots: 1 (1 on target)
- Duels won: 2/3
- Possession losses: 8
- Offsides: 1
- Clearances: 1
- Tackles: 2
- SofaScore rating: 7.5
How Italian Media Rated Mkhitaryan’s Performance:
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fcinter1908.it (7): Lautaro’s third goal was a stroke of luck and the climax of Mkhitaryan’s extraordinary intelligence on the pitch. He distributes the ball brilliantly in midfield, forming a beautiful trio with Bastoni and Dimarco.
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calciomercato (7): He calmly carried the ball 60 meters and struck it powerfully, which helped Lautaro seal the 3-0 win. He executes an endless series of passes with his usual composure.
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eurosport.it (6.5): A classic "office job" performance—nothing flashy, no mistakes—but he proved himself to be a high-quality and well-balanced player.
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90min.com (7): He became more comfortable when Monaco was reduced to ten men, communicating well with teammates, inspiring the forwards, and effectively opening up play while helping to manage the lead. One of his counterattacks led to the 3-0 goal.
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tuttomercatoweb (7): He picks up the ball and surges forward as if he were twenty years old—covering 60 meters from box to box to set up Lautaro for the 3-0 goal.