Manchester City Secure First Women's Champions League Win With 4-1 Victory Over Inter
After a string of draws, Manchester City finally registered a victory in their European campaign by defeating Inter 4-1 in Monza.
Manchester City secured their first Women's Champions League victory of the season by defeating Inter 4-1 in Monza on November 10, 2026. After a slow start that saw them fall behind early in the fixture, the English side recovered decisively to take all three points. The commanding result doubles their points tally in the competition following a frustrating series of earlier draws.
Overcoming a Slow Start in Monza
Despite entering the match eager to record their first win of the European campaign, Manchester City initially struggled and found themselves trailing against Inter. The early setback forced the visitors to regroup, and they quickly reorganised to turn the match around before the break.
Aoba Fujino proved pivotal in the first half, stepping up to score two crucial goals. Her first-half double erased the deficit and gave Manchester City a vital lead heading into the half-time interval, completely shifting the momentum of the tie.
Second-Half Dominance Secures the Points
Building on the momentum generated by Fujino's goals, Manchester City controlled the remainder of the fixture in Monza. The visitors continued to press forward, looking to put the match completely out of reach for the Italian hosts.
Kerstin Casparij extended the advantage with a well-taken second-half effort, dampening any hopes of an Inter comeback. Grace Clinton then added a fourth goal for the visitors, sealing a comprehensive 4-1 victory and capping off a dominant second-half performance.
Breaking the Streak of Draws
The four-goal performance marks a significant milestone in Manchester City's European campaign this season. Prior to the trip to Italy, the team had been unable to secure a victory, playing out a string of competitive draws against European heavyweights Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.
By finally converting a slow start into a resounding victory, this breakthrough result successfully doubles their overall points tally in the Women's Champions League.