Serie A sides endure humbling Champions League match day

Serie A clubs experienced a humbling match day on Wednesday, as all four Italian teams suffered defeats in the Champions League. Inter Milan lost 4-3 to Club Brugge at San Siro, while AS Roma fell 4-3 at home to Real Madrid and debutants Como lost 3-2 to Feyenoord in Rotterdam. This marked the first time in history that all Italian teams lost on the same Champions League match day.

Inter Milan's setback against Brugge highlighted a decline in form, with the club having lost seven of their last eight Champions League games. The team now faces the task of regaining their footing after failing to reach the final in 2023 and 2025.

Roma's collapse against Real Madrid came after they had led 3-1 at halftime, with Donyell Malen scoring twice. A late surge from the Spanish giants, including an 90th-minute winner by Antonio Rudiger, sealed the victory for Madrid. Roma forward Matias Soule attributed the defeat to a lack of focus and mentality, emphasizing the need for full concentration throughout the match.

Como's manager, Cesc Fabregas, acknowledged the challenge of competing at the highest level in the Champions League. The club, which suffered a narrow defeat to Feyenoord, remains committed to improving and learning from their experiences in the competition.