By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa
Brest was absolutely brave and fantastic before and after the leading goal. Inter dominated the first half and took the lead in the 27th minute after Lukeba messaged the ball into Leipzig’s own net following Federico Dimarco’s free kick curled a cross into the box and the ball bounced in off the 21-year-old’s foot.
The hosts looked set for a comfortable victory, however Simone Inzaghi’s men slowed their pace significantly after the break. But Leipzig remained very optimistic.
Leipzig also had their good chance and grew into the clash, and Inter keeper Yann Sommer made brilliant save when he denied a low attempt from Antonio Nusa in the 69th minute.
The visitors, who came into the match as one of five teams to have lost their first four games, were without midfielder Xavi Simons, sidelined with an ankle injury.
They were also without defender Lukas Klostermann, who joined an already long absentee list after he was forced off with a calf injury at halftime of their 4-3 defeat at Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Inter, meanwhile, had Hakan Calhanoglu back after a thigh injury, and Lautaro Martinez started up front alongside Mehdi Taremi after the Argentina striker was sick following his return from international duty.
What a defensive record was kept as the only team yet to concede a goal at this point of their European campaign. Inter have won four consecutive games without conceding for the first time in Europe’s top-tier competition, after a run of three in 1966-67 and 2009-10.
They beat Red Star Belgrade 4-0, Young Boys 1-0 and Arsenal 1-0 after opening their campaign with a goalless draw at Manchester City.
Three-times champions Inter, who are third in Serie A and one point off leaders Napoli, next visit German champions Bayer Leverkusen on Dec. 10.
Inter Milan now secures five wins in five matches in the champions league.
