Inter-Liverpool. After being attacked by the Nerazzurri, the Reds reversed the trend and opened the scoring through Firmino (75th). A few minutes later, Liverpool once again found the fault and scored the break goal thanks to Salah (83rd). By winning (2-0), the Reds took a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
23:19 – The summary of the match
After 10 years without passing the group stages, Inter Milan found the final stages in direct elimination against Liverpool. Not necessarily a gift for Simone Inzaghi’s men. The Reds flew over the group matches by signing 6 wins in as many games. At the start of the round of 16 first leg, the Nerazzurri are logically outsiders to win this European poster. But the status of favorite of the Reds does not scare Inter who hold the dragee high for the men of Jürgen Klopp. Solid defensively, dangerous on the counter-attack and on set pieces, the Inter players pose a lot of problems for Salah and his teammates. The biggest chance of the first act is even for Inter: on a superb sequence, Çalhanoğlu shakes the crossbar of Alisson. After a good first period, the two teams left with a goalless draw. Back from the locker room, the Nerazzurri continue to asphyxiate the Reds. Upset by this situation, Jürgen Klopp made several changes that upset the balance of the meeting. A few minutes later, Firmino entered at the break, opened the scoring with a header from a Robertson corner (75th). First shot on target and first goal for the Reds. A few minutes later, Inter cracked again and conceded the goal of the break signed Salah (83rd), his 8th of the season in C1 this season. Cruel scenario for Simone Inzaghi’s men who finally lost (2-0) on Liverpool’s only two shots on target. With this 7th consecutive success in the Champions League, the Reds are taking a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals.
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23:14 – The Reds continue their series
Definitely this Liverpool team is intractable on the European scene. After winning all their group matches, the Reds signed their 7th consecutive victory in the competition. But that’s not all, by winning (2-0) against Inter Milan, Jürgen Klopp’s men continue their winning streak in all competitions. This is the 7th consecutive success for Liverpool (tcc).
23:05 – Bad operation for Inter
Cruel final for the Nerazzurri. After leading the debates against the Reds, they ended up cracking. First on a corner on a crossed header from Firmino then a few minutes later on a realization by Mohamed Salah. With a two-goal deficit, qualifying for the quarter-finals seems very complicated.
23:03 – Liverpool win (2-0)
Two shots on target, two goals. The Reds, jostled in this round of 16 first leg of the Champions League, reversed the trend and showed Italian realism. Liverpool finally won (2-0) thanks to Firmino (75th) and Salah (83rd). Jürgen Klopp’s men take a serious option on qualifying for the quarter-finals.
22:52 – ⌛ It’s over in Milan (0-2)!
The lights end in the green for Liverpool FC: at the end of this match, possession of the ball is clearly in their favor (52% against 48% for Inter Milan). The Reds also created the most serious chances, with 2 shots on target against 0 shots on target for Inter Milan, and therefore logically won this game (0-2).
22:49 – Change for Inter
New change for Simone Inzaghi in this Inter – Liverpool: Di Marco replaces Bastoni. Only a few minutes left to play.
22:47 – Double change for Inter
Two new changes for Simone Inzaghi in this Inter – Liverpool: De Vrij and Vidal are replaced by Rannochia and Gagliardini.
22:46 – Change for Liverpool
New change for Jürgen Klopp in this Inter – Liverpool: Thiago Alcantara is replaced by James Milner.
22:44 – And 2 for Liverpool
Van Dijk in the box back in the Nerazzurri box. Salah arises at the penalty spot and crosses his shot from the left. Handanovic is beaten, 2-0 for the Reds.
22:42 – ⚽ Goal: Liverpool FC breaks by Mohamed Salah (0-2)!
Liverpool FC takes the break at Giuseppe Meazza! A second goal scored by Mohamed Salah in the 83rd minute of play in this 2nd half. Here we are at 0 to 2 in this Inter – Liverpool.
22:39 – Perisic strike!
Hazardous clearance from Van Dijk on a quick counter from the Nerazzurri. The ball returns to Perisic who tries his luck from the right without controlling. His right curl passes just above Alisson’s cage.
22:37 – Firmino header
Liverpool leads (1-0) thanks to Firmino. Came into play in the second act, he perfectly took over Robertson’s corner with his head. Hard blow for the Nerazzurri who dominated this second period.
22:34 – ⚽ Roberto Firmino unlocks the counters in Milan (0-1)!
Liverpool FC opened the scoring in the 75th minute of this 2nd half. And it’s Roberto Firmino who unlocks the counters! The scoreboard changes to 0 to 1 at Giuseppe Meazza.
22:32 – Drumfries head!
Another corner well taken by Çalhanoğlu. It is taken up at the near post by Dumfries. His head kick goes just past Alisson’s cage.
22:30 – Inter pushes
After a phase of possession of the Reds, the Nerazzurri go back on the attack. Two new hot actions for Inter but for the moment the defense of Liverpool is repelling the assaults of the Italians.
22:27 – Change for Inter Milan
Change for Simone Inzaghi in this Inter – Liverpool: Lautaro Martinez is replaced by Alexis Sanchez. Change position for position.
22:26 – Diaz strike
Very active since coming into play, Diaz transplants in the axis with his right foot and tries his luck. His strike passes largely next to Handanovic’s cage.
22:24 – Diaz gets a corner
Van Dijk finds Diaz on the left side of a long ball. The Colombian provokes in the area but Skriniar is vigilant. The corner of the Reds gives nothing.
22:21 – Diaz’s attempt
First hot action for the Liverpool rookie who returned just a few minutes ago. Found on the left, the Colombian transplants in the axis eliminates several opponents and relies on Alexander-Arnold who hands the ball to his teammate in the box. Diaz tries his luck but his shot is blocked. The corner gives nothing.
22:20 – Dzeko’s offside goal
Launched in depth full axis by Arturo Vidal, the Inter striker rushes to the goal and deceives Alisson with the flat foot. He was eventually flagged for offside.
22:18 – Triple change for Liverpool
Three new changes for Jürgen Klopp in this Inter – Liverpool: Keita, Henderson and Diaz replace Eliott, Mané and Fabinho.
22:16 – Bastoni strike
Liverpool’s defense clears Çalhanoğlu’s corner as best they can. The leather arrives on Bastoni who asks no questions and tries his luck. His strike flies into the stands of the stadium.
22:14 – Van Dijk clears the danger
Another hot action for the Nerazzurri in this Inter – Liverpool. Again the danger comes from the right side through Perisic. His center is pushed back in extremis by the captain of the Reds.
22:12 – Lautaro a few centimeters away!
Simone Inzaghi’s men started the second half flat out. New hot action: superb ball from Dumfries de Perisic to reverse the game. The Croatian controls a cross at the far post in the direction of Lautaro. The Argentinian is very close to heading the ball into the back of the net.