An unprecedented statistic: Inter Milan write a dark page in their European history

Inter Milan have written an unprecedented and embarrassing page in their European football history. With a 4-3 defeat to Club Brugge at the San Siro, they have now lost four consecutive European Cup or Champions League matches for the first time in the club's history. Following this defeat, Inter currently sit 28th out of 36 teams in the new Champions League league phase, placing them directly in the elimination zone. For a club that was competing for European supremacy last season, this position is a picture of alarming decline. Analysis of the match shows that Inter created chances in attack, but their defence was extremely fragile. In the Brugge match, Inter scored three goals but conceded four, proving that the problem is not in attack but in defence. A series of individual errors is believed to have caused the defeat. Brugge, who arrived at the San Siro with zero points, defeated Inter, which is being considered one of the biggest upsets of the season. Analysing Inter's four-match losing streak, they lost twice to Bodo/Glimt, once to Real Madrid, and finally to Brugge. Given the nature of these defeats and the quality of the opponents, it is clear they did not lose solely because of difficult opponents; rather, a home defeat to a zero-point side signals a deep structural crisis. Inter are creating chances in attack but conceding goals consistently in defence, which is a persistent problem. Club Brugge's victory is a major achievement for Belgian football. They are the first Belgian team to score four goals against Italian opposition. This result is evidence of the growing competitiveness of smaller-league teams in European football. In the new league-phase format, a single result can lift a team into the play-offs or drop a big club into the elimination zone. With this win, Brugge have risen to 18th place, boosting their chances of playing in the next round. The biggest concern for Inter is the huge gap between their club's reputation and their table position. Historically, Inter are recognised as a European elite club, but their current 28th place calls that identity into question. This situation could cause not only sporting but also financial damage. Elimination from the Champions League league phase would reduce the club's revenue and harm future seeding and revenue distribution. Media and fan pressure on the Inter coach and players is now extremely high. The record of losing four consecutive matches for the first time in history has put the coach's job under threat. There is speculation that if the team fails to win in the upcoming matches, a coaching change may be made. At the same time, criticism of the defensive players is growing due to their individual errors. In this situation, Inter's upcoming Champions League matches have now become a fight for survival. According to the table, positions 1-8 advance directly to the round of 16, positions 9-24 enter the play-offs, and positions 25-36 are eliminated. With Inter currently in 28th place, every match is now crucial. If they fail to win in the next round, their elimination will be almost certain. According to experts, Inter's crisis is not only tactical but also psychological. Multiple individual errors indicate a lack of confidence among the players. However, this analysis is based on limited information; without detailed xG or attacking-defensive data from the match, it is difficult to determine the exact cause. If the team wins in the future, this crisis could quickly dissipate. Overall, Inter's European campaign is currently in deep crisis. Losing four consecutive matches for the first time in history and sitting 28th in the league table—these two facts prove that the team urgently needs to rebuild its defence. Everyone is closely watching the team's performance and the coach's future in the upcoming matches. This incident is also a major example of the shifting balance of competitiveness between big clubs and smaller-league teams in European football.