THE FUSE

After scoring the opening goal for Inter, De Paul bypassed a traditional celebration, choosing instead to send a message of brotherhood and comfort to his captain. The goal came from a team play initiated by the experienced Brazilian Casemiro, who found De Paul at the edge of the penalty area. The Argentine didn't hesitate, unleashing a precise shot that found the back of the net to make it 1–0. Immediately after scoring, De Paul removed his jersey to reveal that he was wearing Lionel Messi’s iconic number 10 shirt underneath. However, Inter were forced to acknowledge their opponent's resilience, as they managed to turn the match around and hand the Herons a 2-1 defeat.