Inter's season has taken a serious turn after a 3-4 defeat to Club Brugge at San Siro, their second consecutive Champions League loss following the opening-day setback against Real Madrid. The result leaves Cristian Chivu's side with zero points from two games, and reports from GOAL make clear that a direct top-eight finish already looks beyond them. The performance raised deep questions about the team's defensive structure, with analysis pointing to a broader leadership problem at the back rather than simply goalkeeper Pepo Martinez's errors. GOAL's statistical breakdown adds further weight to the concern, noting seven defeats in Inter's last eight Champions League matches and 14 goals conceded across just two games this season in Europe. The contrast with their domestic form is stark. Inter sit top of Serie A alongside Lazio on 16 points after six games, and their league performances have been commanding. But that consistency has not transferred to Europe, and the gap between the two versions of this team is becoming harder to ignore. The injury to captain Lautaro Martinez, confirmed after the Brugge defeat, compounds the situation significantly. GOAL reports he will miss at least the trip to Bologna on Saturday and faces a longer absence, forcing Chivu to find attacking solutions without his most important player. With a demanding schedule ahead, the next few weeks will test the squad's depth and the manager's ability to steady a ship that is listing badly in Europe.