On 20 September, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Real S-dad (San Sebastian) and Inter (Milan) met.
Champions League
Real S-Dad (San Sebastian) - Inter (Milan) - 1:1 (1:0)
Goals: Mendes (4) - Lautaro Martínez (87)
Warnings: Cristian Aslani (13), Mkhitaryan (61), Frattesi (71), Mikel Merino (71), Traore (89), Igor Zubeldia (90+6).
Real Sociedad vs Inter recently played an exciting UEFA Champions League match at the Real Arena. The first half started with Real Sociedad taking the lead in the 4th minute. B. Mendes scored a terrific goal, putting his team in the lead. The Spaniards continued to hold the initiative, but Inter managed to hold them off throughout the first half. In the 13th minute, Inter received a yellow card for a foul on K. Aslani. However, Real Sociedad failed to capitalise on this advantage and the first half ended 1-0. When the teams took the field in the second half, Inter made three crucial substitutions in quick succession. M. Arnautovic replaced M. Thuram, K. Aslani came on in place of D. Frattesi and A. Bastoni was replaced by F. Dimarco. These changes were to give Inter new strength and turn the tide of the game. In the second half both teams fought hard, Inter were looking for an opportunity to equalise. However, the tension continued to grow and the game became more and more intense. In the 61st minute Inter's player H. Mkhitaryan received a yellow card, which emphasised the fierceness of the fight for the ball. In the 62nd minute Real Sociedad also made two substitutions: A. Barreneccea came on in place of M. Cho, and K. Tierney was replaced by A. Munoz. Munoz.
These substitutions were aimed at strengthening the team's defence and maintaining a slight advantage in the score. The game continued in a tense struggle, with both teams demonstrating high defensive resilience. On 70 minutes Inter made a fourth substitution: H. Mkhitaryan was replaced by A. Sanchez. Sanchez. Time passed, tension grew, and in the 71st minute D. Frattesi (Inter) and M. Merino (Real Sociedad) received yellow cards. Sensing an opportunity to secure the victory, both teams made further substitutions. In the 72nd minute, M. Oyarzabal and A. Odriosola were replaced by M. Oyarzabal and U. Sadiq respectively. Meanwhile, Inter made their fifth substitution in the 76th minute, with S. de Vrij replacing F. Acerbi. In the 79th minute, M. Thuram seemed to take the lead, but the goal was cancelled due to offside. Real Sociedad continued to fight, but in the 87th minute L. Martinez scored the decisive goal against Inter, levelling the score. With only a few minutes remaining, the game became increasingly tense. In the 89th minute, Real Sociedad player H. Traore received a yellow card, and a minute later I. Zubeldia received a yellow card. After the final whistle both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The match between Real Sociedad and Inter was very interesting: strategic substitutions, yellow cards, tense moments. Neither team was able to win, but it was a testament to the competitive spirit and talent of both teams.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Salzburg - Real S-dad, Inter - Benfica.
| Real Sociedad | Inter | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 14 | Punches | 4 |
| 4 | Blocked kicks | 1 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 13 | Offences | 13 |
| 7 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 5 |
| 45% | Ball possession | 55% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 355 | Total assists | 438 |
| 284 | Accurate assists | 364 |
| 80% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |