On 24 October, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Inter (Milan) and Salzburg (Austria) met.
Champions League
Inter (Milan) - Salzburg (Austria) - 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: A. Sanchez (19), Çalhanoglu (64) - O. Gluch (57)
Warnings: R. Simic (23), Mkhitaryan (28), Lucas Gourna-Duat (29)
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match played at the legendary Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Inter defeated Red Bull Salzburg. A 1-0 scoreline at half-time changed to a 2-1 scoreline in the main time of the match as both teams fought for supremacy on the pitch. The match kicked off in the 19th minute when A. Sanchez turned the tide by scoring a goal that left the crowd in awe. It seemed that Inter, having gained an advantage in the score, would dominate the match. However, Red Bull Salzburg were determined to equalise. As the game progressed, tensions rose, leading to a flurry of yellow cards. On 23 minutes, Red Bull Salzburg's R. Simic received a yellow card, followed five minutes later by Inter's H. Mkhitaryan. Once again the patience of the referee was tested when L. Gurna-Duat of Red Bull Salzburg received a yellow card in the 29th minute. Just before the break, Red Bull Salzburg's G. Struber received a yellow card, which further inflamed the atmosphere of the game. By the tension was evident that both teams are fully determined to win. The second half started with a substitution: on 46 minutes Inter's H. Mkhitaryan replaced N. Barella. Soon, on 57 minutes, Red Bull Salzburg equalised thanks to O. Gluch's goal.
In the 64th minute, Inter were awarded a penalty and H. Calhanoglu stepped up to take the spot kick. Calhanoglu calmly converted the penalty, giving Inter the lead and causing the home team's fans to cheer. With the score 2-1 in Inter's favour, both teams made a number of substitutions to bring fresh energy and tactical changes to their squads. In an attempt to get back on track, Red Bull Salzburg made three substitutions in the 72nd minute: P. Ratkov, M. Kjerga, M. Kjerga, and P. Ratkov. Ratkov, M. Kjaergaard and M. Bidstrup. Inter also made changes in the line-up: D. Dumfries and M. Thuram were replaced by D. Dumfries and M. Thuram respectively in the 65th minute. Closer to the climax of the match, L. Martinez's goal in the 81st minute was ruled offside. Red Bull Salzburg launched an intense attack, but Inter's defence stood firm, preventing Inter from taking the lead. In the final minutes, both teams continued to make substitutions in an attempt to either maintain their advantage or get back into the game. In the end, Inter emerged victorious and secured a valuable three points. This exciting encounter between Inter and Red Bull Salzburg showed the true spirit of the UEFA Champions League. With superb goals, tense battles and strategic substitutions, fans were eagerly awaiting the next matches in this prestigious competition.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Salzburg vs Inter, Salzburg vs Inter.
| Inter | Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 16 | Kicks | 10 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 3 | Offences | 14 |
| 4 | Corner | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 55% | Possession of the ball | 45% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 502 | Total assists | 402 |
| 417 | Accurate assists | 334 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |