The Dutch defender and Polish midfield exceed expectations in Inter Milan’s UEFA Champions League triumph

Piotr Zielinski and Stefan de Vrij were in the spotlight during Inter Milan’s thrilling 1-0 home win over RB Leipzig last night.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNewsThe experienced duo put in mature performances and helped the Italian giants to another win in the UEFA Champions League.

Simone Inzaghi’s men have been on a roll since their goalless draw at Manchester City on day one.

Last night’s victory was their fourth consecutive win at Europe’s top table and took them to the top of the 34-team standings.

Despite sticking to his squad rotations, Inzaghi ensured another outstanding team performance.

In fact, every player has contributed and shown a willingness to make sacrifices for the team’s success.

However, two players in particular caught the attention of the Italian media.

Piotr Zielinski and Stefan de Vrij shine in Inter Milan’s UEFA Champions League win over RB Leipzig

De Vrij had to fill the gap that had arisen Francesco Acerbi. The Italian veteran suffered another injury setback last weekend.

Meanwhile, the Dutchman, who replaced his teammate at Hellas Verona, continues to impress.

After scoring in Inter’s outstanding win at Bentegodi, the 32-year-old performed surprisingly well against Leipzig.

Despite facing Lois Openda and Andre Silva, De Vrij held his own at the heart of Inzaghi’s defensive trio.

As Zielinski moved further up the ranks, he lived up to his reputation as one of Serie A’s elite midfielders.

In fact, the 30-year-old had impeccable possession and passing, proving to be a worthy replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Despite struggling with fitness issues this season, Zielinski shook off his frustration and stole the spotlight.

De Vrij and Zielinski were the highest-rated Inter players in last night’s triumph.

Meanwhile, the Italian media praised Inzaghi for his tactical masterclass.

He was reluctant to give up his typical rotations and skillfully managed his team to ensure freshness and consistency on the field.