In their first Champions League clash of the season, Manchester City failed to find the back of the net against Inter Milan, resulting in a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Despite their dominance in possession, the Premier League champions were unable to break through Inter's solid defense, leaving them with just a point from the encounter.

Manchester City started the match slowly, struggling to find their rhythm, while Inter held their ground and displayed resilience. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who has been in exceptional form lately, had a tough time creating chances and was unable to convert an early header, easily saved by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

As the game progressed, City increased their intensity, pressing high and trying to unlock Inter's defense. However, their efforts were met with resistance, and they were limited to long-range attempts from outside the box. In the 70th minute, a promising opportunity arose for City when the ball reached Phil Foden in a favorable position, but his shot was expertly saved by Sommer.

Inter, too, had their moments in the match, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan coming close to breaking the deadlock. However, his shot went over the bar, preventing Inter from taking the lead. The Italian champions successfully held off City's continuous attacks, leaving them frustrated and without a goal.

In the closing stages of the game, City's Ilkay Gundogan was presented with two headed chances but failed to convert either of them. The match ultimately ended in a goalless draw, leaving both teams with a single point to their name.

Despite the disappointment of failing to secure a victory in their Champions League opener, Manchester City will have several points to analyze and work on ahead of their next European encounter. They will need to find a way to penetrate formidable defenses like Inter's if they wish to make a strong impact in the tournament.

The result serves as a reminder that no match in the Champions League is an easy one, with even the most dominant teams facing challenges when up against quality opposition. Manchester City will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures, aiming to bounce back and secure a positive result in their next Champions League outing to enhance their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.