Feyenoord 0-3 Inter: Bisseck, Pio Esposito and Zielinski Score as Chivu's Side Bounce Back From Derby Defeat

Inter responded to their Milan derby defeat in style on Tuesday night, winning 3-0 away at Feyenoord on Champions League Matchday 4. Yann Bisseck, Francesco Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski scored at De Kuip as Cristian Chivu's side moved to six points from four league-phase matches. The game kicked off at 4am on Wednesday, Malaysia time (MYT).

An early lead in Rotterdam

Inter arrived in the Netherlands under pressure after a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in Serie A at the weekend, but they settled quickly. In the eighth minute Bisseck curled a left-footed shot inside the far post to put the visitors in front.

Feyenoord, coached by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, had chances to respond. Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez had to make a save after a mix-up with Manuel Akanji, and later denied Moussa with a strong stop around the half-hour mark.

Inter doubled their lead in the 34th minute when Pio Esposito headed in a deflected cross. Zielinski and Feyenoord's Read both went close before half-time.

Zielinski seals it

Feyenoord started the second half with more intent and forced a save from Martinez, but Inter struck again in the 54th minute. After a throw-in from Nicolo Barella, Zielinski ran on to a pass and hammered a left-footed shot in from the edge of the box.

Esposito thought he had a second goal in the 66th minute, but it was disallowed for offside after a lengthy VAR check. Inter saw out the rest of the match without major alarm to secure a clean sheet.

According to Sofascore's analysis, Inter scored their three goals from an expected-goals total below one, a sign of clinical finishing as much as dominance.

Chivu's verdict

Chivu was pleased with his side's reaction. Speaking after the game, he said Inter had shown "the best version of ourselves", as reported by Football Italia, crediting their organisation and intensity and stressing the importance of consistency for building confidence.

The result was also notable because Feyenoord have a strong home record and had beaten Como 3-2 at De Kuip earlier in the league phase.

The table picture

Inter now have six points from four games, with two wins and two defeats. Goal reported that the win lifted them to 14th in the 36-team table after Tuesday's fixtures, two points behind Bayern Munich in eighth. The top eight qualify directly for the round of 16, while 9th to 24th go into the knockout play-offs, so Inter are in a solid position to push for the automatic spots over the final four matchdays.

Inter had beaten Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 at home on Matchday 3. Feyenoord, who lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Matchday 3, will look to regroup before Matchday 5 later this month.

Key takeaways

• Inter won 3-0 at Feyenoord on Champions League Matchday 4.
• Yann Bisseck (8'), Pio Esposito (34') and Piotr Zielinski (54') scored.
• An Esposito goal in the 66th minute was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
• Inter moved to six points and were 14th after Tuesday's games.
• The win came days after Inter's 3-1 derby defeat to AC Milan.

FAQ

What was the score in Feyenoord v Inter? Inter won 3-0 away at Feyenoord's De Kuip stadium on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Who scored for Inter against Feyenoord? Yann Bisseck, Francesco Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski scored Inter's goals.

How many points do Inter have in the Champions League? Inter have six points from four league-phase matches, after two wins and two defeats.

Sources: Goal, Football Italia, Sofascore, UEFA, Bluewin