He is still not at 100% due to ankle pain, but Marcus Thuram nevertheless managed to become the absolute protagonist of Inter-Feyenoord, the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The Nerazzurri striker lit up San Siro’s evening with an incredible, world-class goal.
A goal that immediately brought back memories of the one he scored against Milan in the derby won 5-1, as emphasized by all major sports newspapers. A moment of exceptional quality and a dominant performance that, as La Gazzetta dello Sport puts it, represents the best painkiller. Thuram is on his way back—Atalanta has been warned, concludes Tuttosport.
Thuram MVP of Inter-Feyenoord: newspaper ratings
LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT 7.5 – No better painkiller than a performance like this. A goal reminiscent of the one in the 5-1 derby, scattered pieces of brilliance, a shot off the crossbar, and his leg finally starting to spin again.
CORRIERE DELLO SPORT 7.5 – That decisive right-footed strike after eight minutes was fairy-tale quality. For long periods, he looked like the player from the first half of the season, and exits shortly after hitting the bar at the end of a mesmerising run.
TUTTOSPORT 7.5 – His stunning goal recalls the one from last season’s derby, which was voted the best goal of the 23-24 championship. He then relaxes for the rest of the first half, playing casually and lacking impact. But in the second half he kicks off strongly and becomes unstoppable. Of course, he simulates once, prompting the VAR to advise the referee to book him. Later, he strikes the crossbar after an impressive slalom. He exits under applause: Atalanta, you’ve been warned.
PASSIONE INTER 7.5 – Helps Inter gain control early with a fantastic goal reminiscent of the one scored in the Milan derby. Overall his performance is phenomenal, and he even smashes the crossbar after an outstanding dribble. Cheers and a standing ovation at San Siro upon his substitution.
