Inter Milan secure vital Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk

Carlos Augusto scored the late winner as ten man Inter Milan finally ended their poor European run.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 22 October 2026

Inter Milan bounced back from a terrible start in Europe by beating Shakhtar Donetsk one to zero at the San Siro. Carlos Augusto scored the crucial goal in the seventy seventh minute to rescue his team. Bettors watching the match saw a gritty performance that finally stopped a terrible losing streak in the tournament.

Defensive grit helps Inter

Manager Cristian Chivu praised his squad for showing real fight after a difficult first half. Alessandro Bastoni received two yellow cards quickly after the hour mark to leave his team with ten players. The Italian side had to dig deep and defend their lead against a dangerous visiting team.

Market reaction and odds

This hard fought clean sheet and victory will shorten Inter Milan odds in the outright betting markets. Punters who backed them to turn their European campaign around can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Bookmakers might now respect their ability to grind out ugly results when defending a lead.

Looking ahead for punters

The win stops a four game losing streak in both the competition and at home. Augusto has now scored in two consecutive European matches after a very slow start in the tournament. Bettors should note this newfound resilience before backing them in upcoming fixtures.

What it means for a bet

This gritty win should shorten Inter Milan in the outright betting markets as they rediscover their defensive resilience.

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