Inter beat Atlético de Madrid 1-0 in the opening instalment of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie thanks to Marko Arnautović’s goal 11 minutes from time.
Key stats
- Inter have failed to find the net only once in 34 games in all competitions this season.
- This was the Nerazzurri’s ninth successive victory in all competitions.
- Last season’s runners-up have now lost only one of their last 14 UEFA Champions League games (W8 D5).JAMB Result
- This was Atleti’s first defeat in the competition this season.
- Atletico failed to muster a single shot on target at San Siro.
Fantasy star performers
Bastoni: 8 points
De Vrij: 8 points
Arnautović: 8 points
Line-ups
Inter: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian (Dumfries 69), Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan (Frattesi 72), Dimarco (Augusto 69); Martínez (Alexis Sánchez 88), Thuram (Arnautović 46)informationguideNigeria
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Molina (Barrios 68), Witsel, Giménez (Savić 46), Hermoso (Reinildo 68), Lino; De Paul, Koke, Saúl (Morata 54); Griezmann (Correa 78), Llorente
PlayStation® Player of the Match: Marko Arnautović (Inter)
“He changed Inter in the second half. Good movement between the lines, created chances and scored the only goal.”
UEFA Technical Observer panelJAMB Portal
Paolo Menicucci, Inter reporter
After a tight opening period, this was a very convincing second-half display by Inter. The tie remains wide open but they created enough chances after the break to warrant taking a lead to the Spanish capital in three weeks’ time. Yann Sommer’s 21st clean sheet of the season underlines Inter’s defensive solidity, which is sure to stand them in good stead at Estadio Metropolitano.NYSC Portal
Alexandra Jonson, Atlético de Madrid reporter
Yet again Atlético struggle away from home in Europe. It was overall a fairly balanced game, but Inter did show more creativity throughout. Simeone’s side will be thankful to trail by only one goal, having failed to create anything of note at San Siro. They will be relieved that everything is still to play for.
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Reaction
Marko Arnautović, Player of the Match: “These are my opportunities, I come on to make the difference. The third chance came after I missed a couple and I’m happy to have scored for the people who came here to cheer, as well as for my team-mates and for my family, who were here tonight.”
Simone Inzaghi, Inter coach: “This match leaves us with good feelings for the extraordinary performance of the lads against a great opponent. We regret having won with just one goal because it will be an intense match in Madrid. I’m happy for Arnautović, he’s working very well.”
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