Inter Milan secured a spot in the Champions League final with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan

Inter Milan secured a spot in the Champions League final with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the semi-final second leg. Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, sealing a 3-0 aggregate win for Inter. The victory sets up a clash with either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final on June 10.

Inter had a comfortable advantage going into the second leg after a strong performance in the first leg, where Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored early goals. Throughout the match, Inter looked in control and never seemed at risk of missing out on the final.

This will be Inter’s sixth appearance in the Champions League final and their first since winning the tournament in the 2009-2010 season under the guidance of Jose Mourinho. The team has shown great unity and determination throughout the competition, and Martinez highlighted the importance of a united group in achieving success.

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi fielded an unchanged lineup from the first leg, with Martinez and Dzeko leading the attack. Milan, on the other hand, made some changes to their starting lineup, but despite a more daring performance, they couldn’t find the breakthrough.

For Milan, it is a disappointing result as they had hoped to reach the final and overcome their city rivals. Manager Stefano Pioli expressed his disappointment but emphasized the need to focus on the domestic championship and secure a place in the Champions League for the next season.

Milan’s recent form in Serie A has been inconsistent, and they currently sit outside the top four, risking missing out on qualification for the Champions League next year. They will need to regroup and perform well in their remaining matches to secure a spot in Europe’s elite competition.

Overall, Inter Milan’s victory over AC Milan in the Champions League semi-final second leg was a historic achievement for the club, and they will now eagerly await their opponent in the final.