Inter already in the Champions round of 16: Lautaro Martinez signs the passage of the round

A victory in extremis, which is worth the passage of the round.

Inter unstoppable in the Champions League, and already certain of passage to the round of 16 when there are still two matches left to play in Group D. Indeed, the Nerazzurri also won in Salzburg with a 1-0 win signed in the final by Lautaro Martinez on a penalty kick. Thanks to this result, Simone Inzaghi’s team rises to 10 points in the standings (like Real Sociedad) and can no longer be reached by the hosts themselves, still third at 3.

The match does not prove easy for Inter, with Salzburg starting strong in the very first minutes and then looking for a goal with Bidstrup. The first Nerazzurri ring è signed Mkhitaryan (bricked), then Bisseck, Bastoni and Frattesi also tried. Landlords dangerous instead on a free kick, but Sommer is not surprised by Gloukh.

In the resumption, Calhanoglu tried immediately, again from the spot, then è the turn of Darmian who però not è precise. Sommer is called into action by Konaté, then è also careful on Dedic’s attempt. The last quarter of an hour is extremely favorable for Inter, which came close to scoring with Thuram and Asllani. Then Lautaro Martinez turned on: first he hit a crossbar, then took charge of shooting the penalty earned by Barella for a Bidstrup hand in the box. His conversion at 85'85' is worth victory and passage of the round for the Nerazzurri.