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Çalhanoğlu sparks Inter's European campaign with goal against Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:56 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Çalhanoğlu sparks Inter's European campaign with goal against Barcelona

Summary

On October 4, Inter Milan faced Barcelona in the Champions League at San Siro. Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored the only goal of the match, a low drive from outside the box, helping Inter secure a crucial victory. This win marked a turning point for both Inter's European ambitions and Çalhanoğlu's role on the team. Following this match, Inter qualified for the last 16 and progressed further in the tournament, ultimately reaching the final. The history between Inter and Barcelona shifted with this result, as Inter proved resilient against a team perceived as stronger on paper.

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By the Numbers

•Çalhanoğlu scored in the first half to lead Inter over Barcelona.
•Inter's win propelled them into the Champions League knockout stages.
•Following the match, Inter faced Barcelona three more times in the Champions League.
•Inter's overall record against Barcelona stands at 10 wins to 9 losses.
•The match occurred amid struggles in Inter's league campaign.

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