The 2010 UEFA Champions League final remains one of soccer’s most iconic moments, marking a significant victory for Inter Milan as they conquered Bayern Munich to clinch their third Champions League title after a 45-year hiatus. This triumph celebrated the ownership of Massimo Moratti, who took over the club in 1995 with the vision to restore its glory, culminating in this remarkable achievement after years of effort that included the historic hiring of manager Jose Mourinho.

The Road to the Final
Inter and Bayern Munich both sought treble glory, reaching the final by remarkably different pathways. Bayern demonstrated impressive form, defeating Bordeaux, Juventus, and Maccabi Haifa during the group stage. Meanwhile, Inter faced elimination at one point but managed to turn things around, owing to pivotal matchups against teams like FC Barcelona in the knockout rounds, where they achieved a monumental victory.

Mourinho’s decisive strategies turned him into a hero for Inter, providing a reminder of his status in both Milan and Madrid. Even as Bayern boasted a strong lineup, they were ultimately defeated, signaling the brilliance of Milito, who delivered both goals in a 2-0 victory in Madrid.

Squad Details

• Bayern Munich XI: Hans-Jörg Butt; Philipp Lahm, Daniel Van Buyten, Martin Demichelis, Holger Badstuber; Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mark van Bommel, Hamit Altıntop, Arjen Robben, Thomas Müller; Ivica Olić.
• Inter XI: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Walter Samuel, Lucio, Christian Chivu; Esteban Cambiasso, Javier Zanetti; Goran Pandev, Wesley Sneijder, Samuel Eto’o; Diego Milito.

Aftermath
Post-victory, Mourinho didn’t celebrate with Inter but chose to transition to Real Madrid, seeking to end the dominance of FC Barcelona. Meanwhile, Inter faced challenges in subsequent years before rediscovering their footing and ultimately capturing the Serie A title once more in 2021, marking a new chapter in their journey.