Real Sociedad had already sealed its place in the round of 16, but the match against Inter was special and an opportunity for a big return to the knockout round. 20 years later and avoid the most dangerous opponents.
goalless draw San Siro (0-0) was a dream comeback of a team that surprised in Europe and deserved to finish at the top of the group, in the numerous displays of maturity of the Spanish team.
Watching the start of Real, who had no qualms about playing in a historic venue like San Siro and against an Inter in good form, Inter did not look like the team that was forced to win. Alguacil’s team were much better in the early stages, they put the game away with excellent pressure Release of the ‘nerazzurri’ ball and they dominated by property and personality.
An encouraging start that gradually fades away for one simple reason: Marcus Thuram. French striker, son of the legendary football player Lilian Thuram, This is one of the sensations and revelations in Italy. Without Lautaro by his side, he faced the challenge of being the leader of the attack and put the team on his back. From two separate actions, he created the two clearest duel chances in the first act.
Because Real prevailed but Inter forgave first 45 minutes. First, by a mismanaged ruse based on Thuram’s feet. Alexis; and soon after with another lunge from the French striker and a poor decision up front by Mhkytarian who couldn’t see how the pass was going. Dimarcoonly to face Remiro under the sticks.
Real started better, they did wonders, but thanks to Marcus Thuram, it was Inter who left with the feeling that they deserved the goal. Yes definitely, The weather favored the visitors.
After the break, Inter came out strong and were determined to take first place in the group. Thuram came close to scoring again but was unable to finish with a complex acrobatic move. Inzaghi He moved the bench early and rotated two starters into the game this Tuesday. barella and lautaro They appeared at the San Siro, Inter being more Inter, albeit without a constant threat like Thuram.
La Real continued to play to their advantage over time and the Italians were getting tighter and tighter. Among these, Kubo was about to change the game. The only thing that brought La Real closer to the door was their electricity. Summer in the first half; In the second one, the dangerous attack, which was caressed one after another, with excellent ball control, ended with the referee giving a penalty decision.
However, in the age of VAR, it is very difficult for these tricks to be successful. Footage on the monitor showed the Japanese falling to the ground untouched, so the penalty was canceled and Kubo received a yellow card.
Inter did not give up their efforts. Lateral centers Square We’re looking for Lautaro or whoever comes from the second line. Nothing was enough to topple Real He said that he brought the play to his own field with another interpretation of the play.
And Inter couldn’t escape from there. Just one last play from Lautaro threatened to truly upset the Basque team a perfect group stage, without defeats. La Real returned to the round of 16 a few days ago, but this Tuesday they confirmed that they did it in a big way, that they see themselves as a big threat to other teams.