Late-Drama: Atlético Madrid Snatches 2-1 Victory Over Inter in 90+3

Match report

Atlético Madrid clinched a dramatic, decisive 2-1 victory over Inter Milan on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano, a standout moment in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The result kept Atlético in the mix while Inter’s challenge for a knockout spot remains tightly contested.

Álvarez cracked the opener with a ninth-minute strike, before Inter equalised through Zieliński in the 54th minute, sparking a tense midfield duel.

In the 90+3 minute, Uruguay's Giménez rose to head the winner, sealing three priceless points for Atlético.

With this win, Atlético rise to 9 points, climbing temporarily to second place, while Inter stay on 12 points in fourth, as the race for the last-16 places intensifies.

Lineups and key chances

Inter Milan lined up in a 3-5-2 under coach Cristian Kevo, with Yann Sommer in goal despite costly errors this season, while defense saw changes as Akanji and Bastoni operated on either flank. Atlético started with Juan Musso in goal due to Oblak’s injury, and a back line including Molina, Giménez, Hanko and Rogeri. In midfield, the visitors featured a mix of experience and energy, with attackers led by Lautaro Martínez and Ángel Boni supporting a late push.

Shortly after kickoff, Atlético pressed and Álvarez struck in off a deflection to give the home side the lead. Inter pushed for an equaliser, and Zieliński found the net after a neat one-two near the area to level the scores. The closing stages saw more chances and bold margins as both teams chased a winner until Giménez delivered the decisive header.

Punchline 1: That winner came so late the calendar filed a complaint with the referee.

Punchline 2: Inter’s defense looked at the clock and whispered: we need a longer lunch break.