The video summary of the internal victory
A meeting marked by the injury exits of Marcus Thuram and Antoine Griezmann, on the French side.
Antoine Griezmann suffers from ‘sprained ankle’ according to Diego Simeone
Asked by Movistar about the condition of Antoine Griezmann, who came off in the 78th minute with an ankle injury, Diego Simeone wanted to be reassuring: “Antoine it’s a sprained ankle, it’s nothing, I “I hope it’s not worrying. The ankle is noble, a trainer told me that.”
At a press conference he was more cautious about the diagnosis: “What Antoine has is that his ankle has turned. We hope it is a sprain.”
It’s over ! Inter wins 1-0 against Atlético!
Arnautovic, who replaced the injured Thuram, finally found the fault after several failures and validated the interist domination. The Italians will have a one-goal lead at the start of the second leg.
Carlos Augusto is aware
It’s choppy with mistakes on every transition.
It’s always physical
Dumfries wins with the shoulder in the opponent’s area at the start of 5 minutes of added time. You will have to be strong until the end.
Alexis Sanchez makes her entrance
The former Marseillais replaces Lautaro.
MORATA HAS THE EQUALIZING BALL!
Header turned towards goal from a very distant cross, but it ends up on the wrong side of the post!
To liven up a bit
Atlético comes out a little more, and that inevitably opens up spaces for Inter. Morata and Frattesi are also warned.
Savic is warned
Obvious fault contested too virulently. Even Simeone calms his players, that’s saying something.
ARNAUTOVIC FINALLY CONCLUDES!
Oblak won a first face-to-face with Lautaro, but the Austrian followed and was able to score from a tight angle in an (almost) empty goal despite the return of a defender. 1-0!
Griezmann gives up his place, also injured?
We will monitor if he is injured, but he is replaced by Correa.
Antoine Griezmann after his exit during Inter-Atlético on February 20, 2024 © RMC Sport
Oblak is always attentive on his line
New header from Lautaro, too axial again. Oblak catches?
Inter continue to push
The Nerazzurri have different weapons, including Calhanoglu’s long shots, but cannot break through Atlético’s wall so far.
THIS IS NOT ARNAUTOVIC’S EVENING!
Dumfries makes the difference on the right, but the Austrian cannot push the center back. Oblak and Atlético are doing well.
And double change also for Inter
Inzaghi changes his two pistons: Dumfries and Carlos Augusto replace Darmian and Dimarco.
Double change for Atlético
Reinildo et Barrios replace Hermoso et Molina.
ARNAUTOVIC MISSES THE FRAME!
The Austrian had nevertheless created the opportunity from the start, making a breakthrough with a good relay in the middle. Arnautovic controls in the area, but sends the ball over the crossbar.
Sommer catches the ball from a corner from Griezmann
So much the better for the referees: the previous action should have resulted in a six-yarder, they had signaled a corner kick.
OPPORTUNITY FOR LLORENTE!
A through ball on which the Atlético midfielder seems late, but finally forces De Vrij into a tackle which sends the ball onto Llorente’s shin.
New very vertical action from Lino
The Brazilian tries the shot from a tight angle after an exchange with De Paul, but he should undoubtedly have tried to find Morata. Which also makes him understand well.
Entrance of Morata, Llorente will retreat
The attacker replaces Saul.
It is beautiful to be turned away
The Atlético defender steps on an opponent’s foot during an intervention.
Arnautovic is found with his head
Nice cross this time from the right, but it’s complicated to bring down.
A GOAL BALL ON ARNAUTOVIC ON HIS FIRST BALL!
What a comeback from Inter concluded by a perfectly curled cross from Dimarco. The Austrian striker throws himself, but the ball flies away.
Lautaro is still quickly found in the area
The Argentine’s cross-shot is pushed back for a corner. Oblak clears the ball as best he can on this one, and benefits from a foul.
Marcus Thuram gives way to Arnautovic!
The Frenchman is apparently injured in the adductor.
Change also on the Atlético side: Savic replaces Gimenez.
0-0 at the break between Inter and Atlético!
The Nerazzurri had the best situations, with a header from Lautaro and a missed sequence from the same Lautaro. It’s quite closed, but we feel that both teams are ready to take advantage of each opponent’s error.
Note the presence of Kanye West in the stands of San Siro… in full balaclava
The American artist’s favorite accessory in recent weeks.
Kanye West during Inter-Atlético on February 20, 2024 © RMC Sport
Griezmann is in the middle for these last seconds
Atlético’s number 7 knows how to adapt to circumstances and, feeling that his team is suffering a little, he participates in the recovery.
Thuram gets treatment and gets back up
We will follow that, hoping that half-time does the French good.
Thuram fires a shot on target
The Frenchman had again greatly contributed to leading this offensive thanks to his power. He is found behind the surface and sends a sharp shot which Oblak catches in two steps.
LAUTARO MISSES A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Thuram intercepts a pass and makes a breakthrough before shifting into the axis Lautaro Martinez, who loses his control and is unable to follow up correctly. That was a real opportunity!
HERE’S A SHOT ON FRAME!
Oblak catches a header from Lautaro that is too axial. Nothing crazy, but we need something to ignite.
Still no shots on target in this match
A decidedly very tactical confrontation.
Lautaro tries from afar
Stolen instinctively from a shed in Thuram. It’s powerful, but way off
The referee calls on Çalhanoğlu and De Paul
We suspected that there would be a lot of clashes and discussions in this poster.
61% possession in favor of Inter
Even if the main hot situation (the strike next to Lino) was for Atlético.
Thuram is going to have to fight tonight
The French center forward from Inter tries to win, but is well caught by Witsel who can follow him.
Hermoso attempts a volley from outside the area
Nice climb to find yourself there and try your luck with your bad foot, we will kindly pass on the result (ball going into touch).
Fairly tactical start to the match
The euphemism usually used to say that the blocks slide well and that we are a little bored.
The Interists demand a hand in the area
The Atlético defender touches the ball with his arm, but it is involuntary after a deflection from a teammate on a shot from Çalhanoğlu. The ball went far from the goal, no penalty.
Lino brings a little danger in favor of Atlético
This is the first time that Atlético has stayed close to the opponent’s area, after an initial overflow from Lino. Continuing the action, the left piston rolls up from the right. Sommer doesn’t move, but it passes a meter from his post.
Çalhanoğlu awning sa chance de loin
Heavy volley after a return from the defense, but it bounces on the ground and it’s not on target.
Inter dominate possession
Atlético attempted an incursion, but apart from that we are rather in the Spanish camp.
Inter tries to dismiss Atlético’s defense
The Italians have the ball and are making it happen at the start of the match. Oblak is not yet in difficulty.
Let’s go !
Kick-off given by Atlético, in green.
A minute of applause is respected in memory of Andreas Brehme
The 1990 world champion, who died at the age of 63, had notably played for Inter Milan.
It’s time for the Champions League anthem
The San Siro spectators took out their cell phone flashes and sang the final “THE CHAMPIONS” for the occasion.
Griezmann puts another layer on his “dream” of the 2024 Olympics
In an interview with Le Monde, Antoine Griezmann confirmed his desire to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the selection led by Thierry Henry. The Atlético de Madrid striker wants to discuss it with his leaders and is confident in his ability to continue Euro 2024 with the Blues and the Olympic meeting during the summer.
The lines have fallen, Griezmann, Thuram and Pavard starting
Inter:
Sommer – Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni – Darmian, Barela, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco – M. Thuram, Martinez
Atlético
Oblak – Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Samuel Lino – M. Llorente, De Paul, Koke, S. Niguez – Griezmann
Thuram against Griezmann
This duel between Inter and the Madrid club also gives rise to a great clash between two attackers from the France team.
On the one hand, Marcus Thuram will try to confirm his good form since his arrival at Milan while Antoine Griezmann must assume his status as top scorer in the history of Atlético.
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From 9 p.m., don’t miss the match between Inter Milan and Atlético de Madrid in the round of 16 of the Champions League. A continental shock to follow on television on RMC Sport 1 and on the radio on RMC. Otherwise it will be in this live commentary.
Finalist last season, the Lombard club will try to take an option for qualification in the quarters while the Colchoneros will try to return from Milan with a good result.