Inter took a significant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals, securing a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 clash on Tuesday.
Marko Arnautovic’s second-half strike proved decisive, although Atletico had their chances, with Alvaro Morata making an impact after coming on as a substitute. Arnautovic finally found the net with ten minutes remaining, capitalizing on a rebound after Jan Oblak saved a shot from Lautaro Martinez.
Meanwhile, in Eindhoven, Luuk de Jong’s penalty secured a 1-1 draw for PSV against Borussia Dortmund. The match began evenly, but Dortmund’s quality became evident, with Donyell Malen scoring a deflected goal.
Get Instantly Update By: Joining Our Whatapps and Telegram Channel
PSV had opportunities to level before the break, with Johan Bakayoko and Malik Tillman missing chances. In the second half, PSV maintained their momentum, and De Jong equalized from the penalty spot after Mats Hummels fouled Tillmann. Both goalkeepers had work to do, but the game ended in a fair draw. The teams will face each other again on March 13.