Midfielder Christian Eriksen scored his first goal for Inter Milan
since moving from Tottenham Hotspur last month to contribute to a 2-0 victory over Ludogorets Razgrad in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday.
Getafe surprised with a 2-0 win at home to Ajax Amsterdam,
who reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season,
while Manchester United was held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Bruges.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Diogo Gotha scored his second consecutive tournament in the championship
when he led the English team to a 4-0 victory over Espanyol,
and Arsenal won 1-0 at Olympiacos thanks to the late Alexander Lacazette goal.
Inter failed to reach the goal in more than an hour in front of his Bulgarian opponent
before Erickson hit a low ball outside the penalty area to open the score in the 71st minute.
“I think he can do better than what we saw today,” said Inter coach Antonio Conte. ”
I am happy that the goal gives you confidence but he must find the rhythm and enthusiasm that has helped him sparkle in the past years.”
Romelu Lukaku confirmed the victory in injury time with a penalty kick, ‘
so that the Belgian striker scored his 22nd goal this season.
United was in an early dilemma after Emmanuel Dennis shoved goalkeeper Sergio Romero’s ball to give Bruges the lead in the 15th minute,
but Anthony Marcial tied in the 36th minute after goalkeeper Simon Minnolet.
United, whose new player Bruno Fernandez sat on the bench,
was unable to create many opportunities, but conditions were difficult with heavy rain and strong winds.
