Borussia Dortmund's Champions League campaign took a significant hit as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan at their home ground. The German side struggled to create meaningful chances, managing just 1 shot on target compared to Inter's 5.

The tactical key to Inter's victory was their control of possession and their ability to dominate the midfield. The visitors enjoyed 55% of the ball and completed 478 accurate passes, compared to Dortmund's 375. This allowed Inter to dictate the tempo of the game and limit Dortmund's opportunities to counter-attack.

Dortmund's biggest tactical failure was their inability to break down Inter's organized defensive structure. The Italian side recorded 11 shots inside the box, while Dortmund managed just 4. This suggests that Inter were far more effective at creating quality chances in dangerous areas, a testament to their superior tactical setup.

The two goals that secured the win for Inter came late in the game, with defender Federico Dimarco breaking the deadlock in the 81st minute and substitute Adem Diouf doubling the lead in the 90th minute. These late strikes were a cruel blow to Dortmund, who had battled gamely throughout the match but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to truly threaten Inter's goal.