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Inzaghi and Simeone embrace ahead of kick-off, it is unlikely to be as affectionate on the pitch.
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Inter, coached by Simone Inzaghi, went through the group stage undefeated (W3 D3) and have also been dominant in Serie A. Although Atletico Madrid lags behind in the Spanish Liga, they went unbeaten in the group stage (W4 D2) as well. Diego Simeone, the team's coach, will be thrilled about the chance to return to Inter, where he spent two years of his playing career and won the UEFA Cup in 1997–98.
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The teams are playing each other for the second time in UEFA club competition. In the 2010 UEFA Super Cup, Atlético, winners of the Europa League, defeated Inter, winners of the Champions League, 2-0 at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, thanks to goals from José Antonio Reyes and Sergio Agüero.
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Inter's starting lineup is predictable, with De Vrij starting in place of the injured Acerbi in the middle of the Nerazzurri back three between Pavard and Bastoni, and Darmian and Dimarco returning to the wings after starting on the bench in the previous Serie A match against Salernitana. Thuram and Lautaro Martínez will be supported in attack by Barella and Mkhitaryan, who will alternate runs while Hakan Çalhanoğlu, serves as the deep-lying playmaker.
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The Atletico starting lineup contains no major shocks. In the one true swerve, Lino is trusted over Reinildo. After playing as a central midfielder, full-back, and other positions this season, Simeone has suddenly turned Marcos Llorente into a striker. Llorente scored twice in Saturday's 5-0 rout of Las Palmas.
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Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Molina, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Samuel Dias, Llorente, Griezmann
Subs: Moldovan, Gabriel, Depay, Correa, Savic, Riquelme, Vermeeren, Morata, Mandava, Barrios, Gomis
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Inter Milan XI: Sommer, Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni, Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
Subs: Dumfries, Arnautovic, Di Gennaro, Klaassen, Frattesi, Buchanan, Asllani, Carlos Augusto, Bisseck, Stankovic, Sanchez, Audero
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Greetings and welcome to our coverage of the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg match between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid from the iconic San Siro Stadium.
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KICK-OFF: Atletico kick-off and seek to settle on the ball. Griezmann wants a free kick early but is denied and Inter take control of possession.
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A long ball does finally find Darmian but the Inter winger's cross is held by Oblak.
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The first free-kick of the match sees Inter generate their first shot on target from Thuram but Oblak is equal to it.
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Thuram cannot control a tantalising through ball from Barella but that will be a warning to Atletico.
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Martinez is fouled as he comes back to chip in defensively and Inter can switch onto attack from the free kick.
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Inter have looked more incisive in attack early on but Atletico haven't seen that much of the ball. Darmian takes a throw to get them moving but a diagonal ball is cut out. Atletico try to play out from the back but wind up giving away a throw-in deep in their own half.
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Inter do a much better job of playing out from the back but then waste a throw-in.
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Mkhitaryan can't find a teammate with a break on and Atletico can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Leno tries to curl one in for Atletico but his effort bounces just wide of the goal with Oblak letting it go out for the goal kick.
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There is what looks like a handball in the Atleti box after a vicious deflection but no penalty was awarded and Oblak eventually has it under control. Gimenez is cleared by VAR.
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Barella is incensed as a pass to him is overhit and he is unable to keep it in but Inter soon win the ball back.
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Inter's De Vrij gets onto a ball in the Atleti half and looks to be in on goal, however he tries a pass but gives up the ball after a poor contact.
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Hermoso plays a nothing ball and that has Simeone out of his technical area. Atletico Madrid squander their best sight of goal in some time.
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There are 21 players in the Atletico Madrid half and Inter are just about kept out by the Spanish side.
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The teams are largely cancelling one another out with near identical formations. Getting into the final third is hard work and Atletico Madrid slowly make their way towards goal.
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Dimarco gives the ball away to end successive Inter attacks. There have been no big chances just yet in this match.
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Inter are being allowed to get forward a lot more easily.
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Thuram heads down a ball for Martinez who lashes a rocket of a shot just over the bar. The ball came from Atleti losing it in their own half again.
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A frustrated Griezmann makes the most of a foul he draws and is rewarded with a free kick.
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Atletico try a long throw into the Intern box but the hosts defence clears it emphayically.
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Martinez makes good contact with a header but directs it straight at Oblak who makes a comfortable enough save. Atletico opened up again.
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Martinez is in on goal with a pass from Thuram but he scuffs his shot and ends up only winning a corner for Inter.
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Çalhanoğlu delivers the corner for Inter but it is a poor one and Atletico counter quickly. Inter get it back via a free kick.
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Griezmann of Atletico Madrid is penalised for a foul on Çalhanoğlu but the Inter man then gives away a free kick of his own for a foul.
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Thuram is down receiving treatment and there are concerned faces in the San Siro.
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HALF TIME: INTER MILAN 0-0 ATLETICO MADRID
Inter have had the better chances buit that will count for little if they can't find the net. Atletico haven't shown the energy Simeone would want but going in level will be a decent return for his side. Inter might feel they should be ahead.
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The crowded midfield comes into play again as the clock ticks towards the 45-minute mark.
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The match restarts with both sides making changes at the break. Arnautović comes in for Thuram for Inter. Savic is on for Gimenez.
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Under pressure from a corner Oblak flaps at the ball but gets lucky as he wins a free kick.
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Inter burst forward in a sweeping move and Dimarco puts in a great first-time ball that Arnautovic meets but cannot keep down.
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Atletico's Koke is penalised for a foul on Martínez but Çalhanoğlu's free kick is cut out.
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Of the 11 shots at goal that Inter have recorded only two have been on target but that is two more than their opponents have managed.
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YELLOW CARD, ATLETICO MADRID, HERMOSO:
Hermoso is shown a yellow card for a foul on Barella. Barella has stayed down.
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Morata comes on for Niguez with Llorente dropping back into the Atletico Madrid midfield.
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Lino misses the target as he has a go from tight angle with Morata waiting at the far post. Inter have the goal kick.
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De Vrij has clattered into his own goalkeeper in giving away a corner but he had to challenge Llorente.
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Savić concedes a free-kick for a foul on Mkhitaryan as the Inter man went on a strong run into the Atleti half. However they squander the free kick and Atletico counter. Koke cannot test the goalkeeper with a shot.
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Savić concedes another free-kick this time for a foul on Martínez as Inter look to get forward.
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Arnautović misses the target completely after being well set up by Martinez, the keeper was stranded and the Austrian gets the jeers from the crowd.
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Witsel is down injured and Atletico look to be preparing to bring on a pair of substitutes. They won't get them on before Arnautovic misses the target again.
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Morata goes over in the Inter box but won't get anything from the officials this time around.
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Barrios and Reinildo come on for Atletico while Molina and Hermoso make way.
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Dumfries and Augusto come on for Inter now as they respond with Darmian and Dimarco withdrawn.
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Inter have mounted 27 of the attacks in this match to date but their frustration will grow as the clock winds down if this stays level.
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Mkhitaryan is coming off now as well with Frattesi coming into the match.
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De Vrij is flagged for offside after Dumfries has a shot blocked by Reinildo. There is a shoving match over something here as well. Referee calms things down.
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Witsel blocks a shot but it comes back and Martinez heads his effort straight at Oblak again. Atletico somehow survive.
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An injured Griezmann is replaced by Correa for Atletico Madrid.
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GOAL, INTER MILAN, ARNAUTOVIC, 1-0:
Martinez must score as he is 1v1 with the keeper but Oblak denies him although he cannot gather the rebound and Arnautovic fires it in.
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Lino unleashes a shot from just outside the box but his effort flashes wide of the Inter goal.
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YELLOW CARD, ATLETICO MADRID, SAVIC:
Savić is cautioned by the referee for his reaction to giving away another free kick.
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YELLOW CARD, ATLETICO MADRID, MORATA:
Morata concedes a free-kick for a foul on Pavard and reacts poorly resulting in another booking.
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YELLOW CARD, INTER MILAN, FRATTESI:
Frattesi is cautioned by the referee for a heavy tackle from behind.
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Morata has a huge chance to level matters but his header is poor and Inter are relieved.
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Sanchez comes on for Martinez in a late change for Inter Milan.
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FULL TIME: INTER MILAN 1-0 ATLETICO MADRID
Inter Milan shade the first leg but that one goal won't provide much comfort. Atletico are well in this tie still. Inter Milan take this 1-0 lead into their away leg.
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+4 YELLOW CARD, INTER MILAN, AUGUSTO:
Augusto pulls back Correa in what is deemed a cynical act that sees him go into the book.
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+3 Sanchez wins a free kick as he gets back to do some key defending for Inter.
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Farttesi can't fire a shot goalwards after a corner as Barrios gets the block in.
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Morata cannot get the ball out of his feet and Inter burst away on the counter-attack. In the end Frattesi overruns it and Atletico blocks off the path to goal.
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