UEFA Champions League / Inter – Arsenal: The Gunners lead 2-1 at halftime

Europe 20 January 2026 at 15:55

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

20.01.26 FT Champions League

Inter

1

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Arsenal

3

After a lively first half at the San Siro Stadium, Arsenal go into the break ahead of Inter Milan (1-2), following forty-five minutes of intense, non-stop action. The Londoners quickly set the pace, relying on fluid ball movement and relentless attacking transitions.

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By the 10th minute, Gabriel Jesus had turned Arsenal's dominance into a lead, opening the scoring. Inter, however, responded with character, leveling the match in the 18th minute through Petar Sucic, who capitalized on an opportunity inside the box. But Arsenal’s confidence never wavered for long.

Sharper in decisive areas, the visitors reclaimed the advantage in the 31st minute, Gabriel Jesus showing composure to bag his brace. Collective solidity saw the Gunners control proceedings and head into the dressing room with a well-deserved lead, promising a high-stakes second half to come.

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