Piotr Zielinski scored his first Champions League goal for Inter Milan in Tuesday’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. 

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 31-year-old’s performance at the Metropolitano Stadium spoke volumes.

Last season was upsetting for Piotr Zielinski, who struggled to adapt to Simone Inzaghi’s system at San Siro.

Despite being linked with a summer exit, the Polish midfielder has decided to stay and fight for his place under Cristian Chivu.

Now, he seems to be on his way to cementing his starting berth at Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter Milan Star Piotr Zielinski Impresses vs Atletico Madrid

Piotr Zielinski Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal from a penalty kick during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

After scoring his first Serie A goal for the Nerazzurri from open play against Hellas Verona, Zielinski added to his tally last night.

Indeed, the former Napoli talisman got off the mark in the Champions League with a second-half equalizer against Atletico Madrid.

Unfortunately, his heroics went in vain, as Jose Maria Gimenez netted a stoppage-time winner for Los Rojiblancos.

In contrast to Zielinski’s outstanding showing, Lautaro Martinez faltered in another high-stakes clash.

For perspective, El Toro has now failed to score in all five high-profile matches this season.