Inter 1-0 Milan – Lautaro sent Inter to first UCL final in 13 years
Inter 1-0 Milan (3-0 agg) – Lautaro Martinez sent Inter Milan to first UEFA Champions League final in 13 years.
The Argentinian could now be the tenth players who ever win FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League in the same season, after he scored the late second half goal to seal Nerazzuri’s spot in the Istanbul final in June.
Inter 1-0 Milan – Highlights
Martinez fired the only goal in the second leg to add to Inter’s two-goal advantage and will set to face either Man City or Real Madrid on June 10.
All the sweet memories of magical treble-winning-season 2010 flooded back to Inter’s fans who witnessed their team beat the city rivals for the fourth time this season, it’s actually the first time in history Rossoneri have gone four games without scoring past Inter.
With Rafael Leao returned to the XI, Stefano Pioli’s side urged to find an early goal during the 237th derby between the two rivals.
Leao fired a quick shot while Sandro Tonali provided Brahim Diaz with a huge chance but blocked by Andre Onana.
Second half belonged to Inzaghi’s side who took charge of the possession and eventually got their winning goal.
Romelu Lukaku, who came off the bench, assisted Martinez to produce a fine first-touch goal to beat Mike Maignan at the near post.
Inter’s fans went wild with Martinez’s goal and celebration as they know that any hope for Milan to comeback vaporized.
Inter’s Lautaro Martínez has been named player of the match by Uefa. The Argentine has scored 25 goals in all competitions this season, his joint-most in a single campaign for Inter.
Only Victor Osimhen (28) has scored more for Serie A clubs in 2022/23.
AC Milan have failed to score in five of their 12 Champions League games this campaign, no team has failed to do so more often in this season’s tournament.