Atletico vs Inter LIVE! Champions League result, match stream and latest updates after penalty shootout
Atletico Madrid vs Inter LIVE!
Jan Oblak was the hero for Atletico Madrid as they beat Inter Milan on penalties to progress into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Inter, who reached the final of last year's competition, went ahead at the Estadio Metropolitano through Federico Dimarco, but Diego Simeone's team showed their usual never-say-die spirit.
Antoine Griezmann levelled instantly and a late effort by Memphis Depay sent the last-16 tie to extra-time where spot-kicks were required.
After Oblak thwarted Alexis Sanchez and Davy Klaassen, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez smashed his effort from 12 yards high and wide to send the LaLiga outfit through to the last eight.
Atletico vs Inter highlights
GOAL! Dimarco doubles Inter's aggregate lead
GOAL! Griezmann hits instant response
GOAL! Depay sends tie to extra-time
Jan Oblak the penalty hero before Lautaro Martinez's dreadful miss sends Atletico through
22:58 , Marc Mayo
Jan Oblak was the hero as Atletico Madrid dumped Inter Milan out of the Champions League on penalties.
A night after David Raya’s double save sent Arsenal into the quarter-finals via a shootout, the Slovenian goalkeeper made two of his own before Lautaro Martinez skied the decisive kick as last year’s finalists were sent home.
Thanks for joining us in tonight’s blog and be sure to return for Friday’s draw!
Recap the action with our match report!
Watch Lautaro Martinez's bad miss
22:55
This is what ended the tie.
Lautaro Martinez misses the target completely as Atletico Madrid go through to the quarter-finals! 🔴⚪️#UCL pic.twitter.com/ezzhXnwNqF
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
When is the quarter-final draw?
22:51 , Marc Mayo
Atletico Madrid will discover their opponents on Friday, with the draw kicking off at 11am GMT.
YOUR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALISTS ARE SET 🏆
You can watch the draw live on @tntsports and @discoveryplusUK on Friday at 11am 📺 pic.twitter.com/BGVIjvl8tn— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Diego Simeone takes the applause
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Atletico fans light up their phone torches in celebration as Inter’s players, some in tears, are forced to applaud their supporters.
Another famous European night in Madrid and Atletico are into the quarter-finals.
Oblak the hero for Atleti ❤️🤍#UCL pic.twitter.com/CTCDiukYJz
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 13, 2024
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Lautaro Martinez HAS to score - or Inter are out.
OVER THE BAR!
Dreadful penalty... Atletico are through!
Atletico 3-2 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Angel Correa can score here to put Atleti without a single penalty of the quarter-finals.
IT’S IN! Yann Sommer almost got a hand to it and it hit the bar on its way in...
Atletico 3-2 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Fourth attempt now for Inter and Francesco Acerbi will take it.
The defender scores!
Atletico 2-2 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Rodrigo Riquelme puts Atletico ahead!
Atletico 2-1 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Davy Klaassen for Inter... SAVED! WOW!
Atletico 1-1 inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Chants of ‘Atleti, Atleti’ around the ground as Saul Niguez steps up... and his effort is saved too!
Atletico 1-1 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Alexis Sanchez, the veteran striker, will take next for Inter.
SAVED BY JAN OBLAK! Too close to the middle.
Atletico 1-1 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Memphis Depay up first for Atletico. He’s made a huge impact off the bench already.
He scores too! Another rocket.
Atletico 1-1 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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Final words between the referee and the two goalkeepers before Jan Oblak takes up his position between the posts.
Hakan Calhanoglu up first for Inter. Jeers around the Metropolitano for the Turk...
He scores! Top corner.
Atletico 0-1 Inter
Atletico vs Inter | Penalty shootout
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The two huddles break out and the captains form up with the referee to decide the coin toss.
Koke and Lautaro Martinez send the shootout towards the away end and Martinez also has the pick of who goes first.
Denzel Dumfries, the Inter full-back subbed earlier on, has some final words for keeper Yann Sommer - perhaps instructions on Atleti’s Dutch striker Memphis Depay?
Champions League penalty shootouts... like London buses
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There hadn’t been one for years before Arsenal’s last night, and now we have another just a day later!
We go to penalties in Madrid! 😱 (Agg: 2-2) #UCL pic.twitter.com/NGedExO9zf
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 13, 2024
Full time!
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To penalties we go...
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 120 mins
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Rodrigo Riquelme smartly wins a corner and Atletico sniff one last chance to avoid a shootout.
Yann Sommer punches clear.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 118 mins
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Davide Frattesi bombs into the box but neither he nor Lautaro Martinez can fire at goal!
Atleti rush forward in response and Yann Bisseck takes out Memphis Depay to halt the attack.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 117 mins
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Calmer stuff for the hosts as penalties continue to loom.
A few whistles even emerging off the home end as they look content to keep the ball rather than press for a winner.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 113 mins
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Saul Niguez is second to a looping ball and he clumsily upends Alexis Sanchez to hand Inter a free-kick in a decent spot.
It might just be Hakan Calhanoglu territory... over the bar.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 112 mins
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan comes off for Inter, Davy Klaassen is his replacement.
That’s all six changes done for both teams.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 111 mins
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Cesar Azpilicueta pops up to steal possession and power his team forward. The cross is slightly overhit and Atleti settle into some keep-ball of their own around the final third.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 110 mins
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Two hits in quick succession by Hakan Calhanoglu from range, the first is blocked by an Atletico man and the second - which looks a lot better - pings off Alexis Sanchez.
The Chilean is coming deep here and looks a threat when he isn’t blocking his own team’s shots.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 108 mins
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Inter playing it calm in possession so far in this half, Atletico sitting deep in response.
But then Memphis Depay nearly snatches Yann Sommer’s pass - and the keeper grabs it back!
Kick-off!
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Saul Niguez off the bench at the break, Antoine Griezmann a surprising player to be withdrawn.
Perhaps he isn’t fit for 120 minutes after four games out.
One last spot available in the quarter-finals
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Borussia Dortmund have beaten PSV 2-0 in tonight’s other last-16 tie.
Just one more team to be confirmed for the next round. Will it be Atletico or Inter?
Isaac Babadi slips and Marco Reus is in ⚡
Moments after Luuk de Jong misses down the other end, Reus sends Dortmund into the quarter-finals!#UCL
📺 @tntsport & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/N4X5wPJVcn— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Half-time in extra-time!
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Angel Correa spins well by the D and drills a low effort at the keeper.
Inter wander forward but their final ball is wayward and a long throw leads to an Atleti foul.
Time for one final set of 15 minutes in this Champions League tie...
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 105+2 mins
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Next in the book is Francesco Acerbi as he holds onto Angel Correa after being turned.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 105 mins
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Memphis Depay smacks the wall with the free-kick and Stefan de Vrij is on the deck after taking it in the forehead.
He’ll be fine to continue but the referee stops the game for a head injury.
Two added minutes to come as we restart.
Marcus Thuram certainly left his mark on Stefan Savic... 😳#UCL pic.twitter.com/QJVfrj1pYG
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 104 mins
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Really nice first moment for Alexis Sanchez in this game, the 35-year-old sending in a fine cross which Atleti clear well.
Up the other end, Hakan Calhanoglu commits a cynical foul to halt Memphis Depay’s run towards the box. Yellow card.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 102 mins
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Delay as Hakan Calhanoglu receives treatment.
Stefan Savic is back up with Marcus Thuram and both share a giggle over the striker’s antics.
Thuram then heads off, for Alexis Sanchez.
🥩🖤💙#ForzaInter #AtleticoMadridInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/RDsvngxHrL
— Inter (@Inter) March 13, 2024
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 101 mins
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Stefan Savic is down after an incident with Marcus Thuram off the ball.
Replays show the Frenchman got a grab of the Serb’s gentleman’s area. Is that... is that red card worthy? VAR has a look, and says no.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 98 mins
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CLOSE!
Lautaro Martinez directs a header down into the ground at the near post and he puts it wide.
Atletico respond by bringing the experienced Cesar Azpilicueta on for Marcos Llorente.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 97 mins
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SAVE!
Antoine Griezmann, the best player on the pitch tonight, controls a looping pass delightfully and sets Rodrigo Riquelme down the left.
His cross meets Memphis Depay but he turns it straight at the keeper! Yann Sommer claims it at the second try.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 94 mins
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CHANCE!
Marcus Thuram has looked very decent with his link-up play tonight but his finishing has been terrible.
An enticing cross finds him unmarked at the far post and he heads way off target.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 92 mins
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No changes as we restart. Inter did have Tajon Buchanan ready in stoppage time but opted against bringing the Canadian on.
Watch Memphis Depay take us to extra-time
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The Dutchman has changed the game off the bench.
A HUGE GOAL FROM DEPAY! 🤩
Memphis Depay grabs a late goal for Atletico Madrid and it looks as though we're heading into extra-time! 🙌#UCL pic.twitter.com/fMYYV8QTKl— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Kick-off!
21:55 , Marc Mayo
Here we go, extra-time is underway.
There goes the whistle!
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Coming up next... extra-time!
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 90+3 mins
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CHANCE!
Rodrigo Riquelme should have won the tie for Atletico!
Lovely run and pass by Antoine Griezmann but the young winger leathers his shot over the bar.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 90+2 mins
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Diego Simeone is calling for calm from his players, Inter are still capable of nicking this on the counter.
Atletico in possession and in no rush as the clock ticks down.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 90 mins
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Koke chops Davide Frattesi for a booking.
Three added minutes.
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg.) | 89 mins
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So, who fancies having a go before the final whistle?
Atletico have the impetus and Yann Sommer palms a cross unconvincingly, before Angel Correa’s shot is parried away!
GGGGOOOOAAALLLL!!!! Atletico 2-1 Inter | Depay, 87'
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THAT ONE DOES GO IN!
Memphis Depay surely sends this tie to extra-time!
Smart pass between the lines by Koke and the Dutchman spins and fires low into the bottom corner.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 85 mins
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OFF THE POST!
Memphis Depay’s snapshot has the keeper beaten but it slams the inside of the woodwork and bounces out.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 84 mins
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Davide Frattesi on for Nicolo Barella, who showed signs of cramp after that Inter breakaway.
Yann Bisseck on too, for Federico Dimarco.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 82 mins
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Another Inter chance to finish off the tie...
Nicolo Barella races into the box but goes early with a defender on him and hits it straight at Jan Oblak.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 81 mins
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Vital block by Matteo Darmian in his own six-yard box to deny Memphis Depay!
The volume is rising in Madrid...
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 80 mins
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Diego Simeone introduces Memphis Depay and Pablo Barrios off the bench, for Alvaro Morata and Nahuel Molina.
The subs combine instantly but Depay can’t head goalwards under pressure.
Drama in Germany
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Borussia Dortmund are heading to the quarter-finals!
Niclas Fullkrug makes it 2-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate vs PSV.
Scratch that - it’s ruled out by VAR!
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 76 mins
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CHANCE!
Lautaro Martinez slots a perfect pass to take out four defenders as Marcus Thuram runs through on goal...
And he leans back to fire over! Awful finish.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 75 mins
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One goal will change this tie completely but it feels like Atletico need to grab the impetus sooner rather than later.
Rodrigo Riquelme has a go at doing so, with a mazy run before a shot is deflected wide for a corner. It’s turned away by an Inter head.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 72 mins
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Inter respond with a double change of their own.
Matteo Darmian replaces Denzel Dumfries to match up on the same flank as Rodrigo Riquelme. Francesco Acerbi also on for Alessandro Bastoni.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 71 mins
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Time for those Atletico changes.
Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino replaced by Angel Correa and Rodrigo Riquelme.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 68 mins
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Diego Simeone looks to be turning to his bench with Inter looking increasingly sturdy in defending this lead.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 64 mins
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Really good ball in from Inter’s right but Marcus Thuram’s leap is not enough in the face of some stout defending.
Atletico fail to win a free-kick on the counter and the visitors are, once again, back to some comfortable possession.
Hakan 💪#UCL pic.twitter.com/7bGh2qahgR
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 13, 2024
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 60 mins
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There has been a greater degree of control in the Nerazzurri’s play this half, and just as I type that out Alessandro Bastoni gives the ball away in his own half!
Alvaro Morata shoots over as a bouncing cross reaches the Spaniard with Antoine Griezmann unmarked behind him.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 56 mins
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Stefan Savic gets away with a sloppy pass out from the back, straight at Henrikh Mkhitaryan who shoots way, way off target.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 52 mins
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CHANCE!
Marcos Llorente escapes down the right wing and cuts a smooth pass back for Antoine Griezmann. On his right foot, he aims low but Yann Sommer can grab it at the second attempt.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 50 mins
21:08 , Marc Mayo
Superb sliding tackle from Antoine Griezmann stops Hakan Calhanoglu as he winds up to shoot, the Turk is very dangerous from those areas around the 18-yard line!
69.196 at the Cívitas Metropolitano!
Record attendance in our stadium!
Thank you, fans ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/uHxYwxCwCr— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 13, 2024
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 46 mins
21:03 , Marc Mayo
No changes at the break and Atletico are quickly looking to get a foot on the ball and probe from left to right.
Kick-off!
21:02 , Marc Mayo
Time for the second half. It could be the last 45 minutes of this tie but extra-time is only one Atletico goal away...
Elsewhere in the Champions League
20:57
Borussia Dortmund, for the second time in the tie, have taken the lead on PSV.
Jadon Sancho struck early in Germany but they will know that a second goal is likely needed to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Still all to play for
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Atletico Madrid started brightly but then looked down and out when Federico Dimarco strolled into their box unmarked to slam home for Inter, making it 2-0 on aggregate.
But Antoine Griezmann popped up to make the most of a sloppy clearance to instantly level the score on the night.
Atletico have had their tails up for large spells of the game and, with a hefty support on their side, few would predict that we have seen the last of the goals for either side tonight.
Half-time!
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A thrilling second half ahead of us, after Atletico fight back to level up on the night shortly after Federico Dimarco put Inter ahead.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 45 mins
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One added minute.
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 43 mins
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Benjamin Pavard stands in the way of Antoine Griezmann’s low shot before the corner is headed out.
Atletico smell an equaliser in the tie before the break...
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 41 mins
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Atleti fans are on their feet demanding a penalty for a handball in the Inter box.
Nothing in it and rightly turned down.
Mario Hermoso booked soon after for handling Nicolo Barella’s jink past him.
Watch Antoine Griezmann level the score
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Potentially offside on first viewing but no such bother in the end!
Antoine Griezmann with an instant response! 🔥
It's 1-1! 🤩#UCL pic.twitter.com/TkRSY5OGwL— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Watch Inter take the lead
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Acres of space for Federico Dimarco to score.
Federico Dimarco gives Inter the lead! ⚽️
Atletico Madrid now trail by two goals on aggregate... 😳#UCL pic.twitter.com/CMqL15xjsf— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Atletico 1-1 Inter (1-2 agg.) | 38 mins
20:38 , Marc Mayo
Well, this one has burst into life!
Atleti fans bellowing out ‘Allez, allez, allez’ as Antoine Griezmann clips a free-kick into the box. Stefan Savic is first to it but his flick is cleared.
GGGGOOOOAAALLLL!!! Atletico 1-1 Inter | Griezmann, 36'
20:36 , Marc Mayo
A ball into the box bounces off an Inter leg and Antoine Griezmann drills home a goal!
Is he offside though? VAR will check...
It’s given!
GGGGOOOAAALLLL!!!! Atletico 0-1 Inter | Dimarco, 33'
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FEDERICO DIMARCO!
Inter break down the left through Nicolo Barella, who looks up to spot Dimarco’s unmarked run into the Atletico box... and he finishes with aplomb!
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 31 mins
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The pressure is rising from the hosts, with Inter straining every sinew to prevent the barrage of balls into the box meeting an attacker.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 28 mins
20:28 , Marc Mayo
Not much by the way of a final ball from Inter at this point. Hakan Calhanoglu stands over a decent free-kick position but he chips it over every advanced Nerazzurri head.
Up the other end, Yann Sommer is equal to a sharp Alvaro Morata header.
❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/SNVCrQIP3l
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) March 13, 2024
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 23 mins
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Better from the home team after a bit of a lull, Antoine Griezmann spinning on a pass from Koke and firing off target.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 19 mins
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Nearly a special one from Lautaro Martinez as he spins 30 yards from goal and goes for the spectacular. It pings upwards off a deflection before Jan Oblak meets it under the crossbar.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 16 mins
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Another dangerous cross into the box for Atleti, this time by Alvaro Morata, but it goes unmet as it travels through the six-yard box.
Antoine Griezmann wasn’t expecting it.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 14 mins
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SAVE!
Denzel Dumfries steams into space and Jan Oblak gets down low to deny him.
The keeper is back up to smother the rebound, too! Great work by Marcus Thuram in the build-up to spark that attack.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 12 mins
20:12 , Marc Mayo
Inter happily taking the sting out of the game with some possession inside their own half.
The question is how much effort Atleti will put into pressing them.
Goal for Borussia Dortmund
20:10 , Marc Mayo
In the other game, Jadon Sancho has fired Dortmund into an early lead over PSV.
Jadon Sancho puts Dortmund in front on the night 🤩
Listen to the noise of the Yellow Wall 🔊#UCL
📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/3rbGvjy67b— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 6 mins
20:06 , Marc Mayo
SAVE!
Samuel Lino skips past a challenge to break into the visitors’ box, and his low drive is parried well by the keeper.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 5 mins
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A particularly harsh handball goes against Lautaro Martinez as the ball is whacked right into his face from close range, and pings onto his outstretched arm.
The free-kick is loaded deep but Yann Sommer grabs Stefan Savic’s knockdown.
Atletico 0-0 Inter (0-1 agg.) | 2 mins
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Good start from Atletico to whip up their fans, a low ball into the box requiring a hasty hoof out for a throw.
Another cross beats Marcos Llorente and Inter get a goal kick.
Atletico vs Inter (0-1 agg.) | Kick-off!
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Diego Simeone and Simone Inzaghi take their places in the dugouts and it’s the host who get the ball rolling.
This should be a good’un.
Jeers for the Champions League anthem
19:58 , Marc Mayo
Poor UEFA, not very popular these days, are they..?
Atletico vs Inter | Countdown to kick-off
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The Estadio Metropolitano has been full for some time and it’s about to receive the two teams from the tunnel...
Szymon Marciniak, the 2022 World Cup final referee, will oversee what is sure to be a tempestuous affair.
𝙱𝙰𝚃𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚈:
⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️ 100% pic.twitter.com/vLNXQO7kzg— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) March 13, 2024
Atleti chief backs Antoine Griezmann
19:52
Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atletico Madrid, has been chatting to Spanish TV ahead of kick-off and has talked up Antoine Griezmann as his side’s potential hero.
He told Movistar+: “He is a fantastic player. He is missed when he doesn't play, but we have a great team.
“Maybe he doesn't return at our best moment, but the Champions League is different. Tonight the team is going to give everything they have.”
Ten-minute warning!
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Are you sitting comfortably? A huge Champions League clash in one of the continent’s best atmospheres is nearly upon us.
Elsewhere in the Champions League
19:44 , Marc Mayo
The last-16 stage wraps up tonight with two matches.
Borussia Dortmund host PSV over in Germany, with that tie level at 1-1. A really tough one to call, that.
"It's a massive game for both teams... PSV and Dortmund will be seen as the underdogs in the next round" 👀@GlennHoddle and Owen Hargreaves highlight the opportunity that a place in the #UCL quarter-finals presents for either Dortmund or PSV...
🎙️ @ReshminTV pic.twitter.com/xHJjkuUnuQ— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 13, 2024
Fortress Metropolitano
19:39
This will be Diego Simeone’s 50th home game in the Champions League in charge of Atletico Madrid.
From the previous 49, Los Rojiblancos have won 31 and lost only five!
That lays out the tough task ahead of Inter tonight, despite their lead.
ThuLa reunited for Inter
19:35
After Lautaro Martinez was rested against Bologna, he starts tonight alongside Marcus Thuram.
Thuram, a summer signing as a free agent from Borussia Monchengladbach, has not scored in the Champions League since October but has still formed a deadly partnership for the Nerazzurri.
Dubbed ThuLa, they have combined for 38 goals in all competitions this season - not bad for a duo that cost just £20million!
👕⚫🔵#ForzaInter #AtleticoMadridInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/1NjqsFwLun
— Inter (@Inter) March 13, 2024
Atletico vs Inter | Countdown to kick-off
19:30 , Marc Mayo
There was some welcome for the Atleti team bus earlier... warm-ups now underway and kick-off comes in 30 minutes.
Clear message from Diego Simeone
19:24 , Marc Mayo
The Atletico boss told reporters yesterday that this tie will be won in the mind, not on the tactics board.
When asked what is the most essential ingredient for completing a comeback, he replied: “Concentration.
“Absolutely. It is a game that requires very high concentration and whoever manages to play the game with this concentration will succeed.
“We are not going to explain the way we are going to play, but it will be with a competitive team.”
Inter out for 14th win in a row
19:20 , Marc Mayo
Since a 1-1 draw with Genoa in December, the Nerazzurri have bagged a huge 13 straight wins in all competitions.
The list of vanquished opponents reads:
Verona
Monza
Lazio
Napoli
Fiorentina
Juventus
Roma
Salernitana
Atletico Madrid
Lecce
Atalanta
Genoa
Bologna
Not bad...
Stars back for Inter
19:16 , Marc Mayo
Simone Inzaghi can do little wrong at the moment and he made a handful of changes to his Inter side for Friday’s trip to in-form Bologna... and they won anyway!
Yann Aurel Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian and Alexis Sanchez are taken out tonight along with the injured Carlos Augusto.
In their place come Stefan de Vrij, Benjamin Pavard, Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Dimarco.
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— Inter (@Inter_en) March 13, 2024
Antoine Griezmann returns for Atletico
19:13 , Marc Mayo
The French striker joins Alvaro Morata up top for what has to be one of Europe’s most experienced frontlines. Memphis Depay makes way.
Marcos Llorente shifts into midfield after playing right-back in the weekend loss at Cadiz. Saul drops out to bring Nahuel Molina into the side.
Stefan Savic also steps in, in place of Gabriel Paulista.
¡Nuestro 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲!❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/aUJKLwlNkt
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) March 13, 2024
Inter team news
18:59 , Marc Mayo
Inter XI: Sommer; Dumfries, Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni, Dimarco; Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan; Thuram, Martínez
Atletico team news
18:54 , Marc Mayo
Atletico XI: Oblak; Molina, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Lino; Koke, Llorente, De Paul; Griezmann, Morata
Time for team news
18:51 , Marc Mayo
Right then, let’s discover who’s made the cut in the starting XIs!
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 13, 2024
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