Tresoldi hattrick fires Brugge past Inter Milan

MILAN - Club Brugge's young forward Nicolo Tresoldi delivered a stunning performance, netting a hat-trick to lead his team to a 4-3 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Italian-German striker scored the first three goals for Brugge, capitalizing on multiple defensive errors by Inter's Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who made his return to the San Siro.

Sommer initially kept the Belgians at bay, thwarting Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram early on. However, Brugge took the lead through a penalty converted by Tresoldi just before halftime, following a foul by Hakan Calhanoglu on Carlos Forbs. The Belgian's second goal came after a rare blunder by the Inter goalkeeper just after the 45-minute mark, as Tresoldi seized the opportunity before the defense could react.

Inter managed to claw their way back into the game with a goal from Martinez, but Tresoldi ensured his side's dominance with a fourth goal in the 87th minute. Romeo Vernant managed to reduce the deficit once more for Inter in the 93rd minute, but Club Brugge held on for the crucial win.

Reigning Italian champions Inter Milan remain winless in their opening European campaign, sitting with zero points heading into their home match against Shakhtar Donetsk. Club Brugge, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in their opening match, will host French club Lens in their next game.