UEFA Champions League 2023/24: Inter Milan hard-fought 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid came via a brilliant clutch goal from Austrian forward, Marko Arnautovic, in the 79th minute, as the goal ensures that the Nerazzurri stay in control of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid. The goal electrifed the San Siro as they found their voice again, after they had almost lost their voice amidst a resilient defensive display by Diego Simeone's men.
The goal was assisted by the in-form Argentinian striker, Lautaro Martinez, who continues to impress the Inter Milan faithful with his consistent world class performances this season. The striker later revealed his joy and happiness ever since he joined the Serie A outfit and also revealed that he was quite close of joining the opponents back in 2018.
“I was close to sign for Atlético Madrid [in 2018] but it didn’t happen, I’m so happy I ended up at Inter”. “We are growing, this group is very good and I’m so happy to be here,” said Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez.
Inter Milan Vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Round Of 16 First Leg - Match Report
Inter Milan hosted Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, February 21, at the iconic San Siro stadium, as both sides geared up for their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. Inter Milan made a bright start to their proceedings as theie intent and pressing was on point and they managed to constantly take shots, and also hold Atletico inorder to avoid the side making their trademark counter-attacking runs, that have often seen the side clutch gthe tighest of games over the past decade.
The match that was seemingly heading towards a goalless stalemate, found its first blood via Marko Arnautovic, as Atletico Madrid's park-the-bus tactic finally saw a flaw and after 19 shots and 5 on-target attempts, Inter Milan prevailed with a 1-0 victory, and also didn't allow the visitors to register a shot on target, which marked a super defensive display from the current Serie A leaders.