Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Champions League result as penalty shoot-out decides last-16 tie
Atletico 2-1 Inter (2-2 agg, 3-2 pens): Lautaro Martinez blazed over the bar after goals from Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay forced extra time and penalties
Atletico Madrid needed a penalty shootout to edge past Inter Milan and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League after an exciting last-16 clash ended 2-2 on aggregate.
Jan Oblak saved two penalties and Lautaro Martinez blasted his effort over the bar to send Atletico through 3-2 in the shootout after the match finished 2-1 to the Spanish side after extra time.
Inter opened the scoring in the 33rd minute through Federico Dimarco but Atletico hit back two minutes later with a goal from Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay’s goal three minutes from time sent the tie to extra time.
Both teams had chances to win it in extra time but in the end it was Diego Simeone’s side who held their nerve and last season’s beaten finalists exited the competition.
Aletico join an impressive list of teams in the quarter-final draw, including defending champions Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
Arsenal and Barcelona also booked their place this, while the final spot was taken by Borussia Dortmund as Jadon Sancho scored in their 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven.
Follow all the build-up and match action below plus get all the latest match odds and tips here.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Inter
5 mins: SAVE! Superb run from Lino, and the Brazilian brings a smart stop from Sommer! He shifts it past De Vrij, carries into the box and shoots low. Sommer gets down well to push it clear.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Inter
4 mins: There has been an early goal tonight... and it’s arrived in Germany!
A HUGE goal from Jadon Sancho! Brilliant to see him scoring in the last-16 of the Champions League.
Dortmund 1-0 PSV (2-1 on agg).
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Inter
2 mins: Encouraging start from Atletico. Griezmann brought the ball down well and fed it wide to Lino - Inter were able to clear as the full-back searched for Morata in the box.
KICK-OFF! Atletico Madrid 0-0 Inter
Underway in Madrid! Who can reach the last-eight?
Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
Here we go! The players are out and the Champions League anthem is drowned out by whistles. It’s a big night in Madrid.
Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
There’s a clear difference in league position between Atletico and Inter.
The Italian side are an incredible 16 points clear at the top of Serie A, blowing the competition away with their form to start the year.
Atletico are fourth in La Liga, cut adrift by Real Madrid, Girona and Barcelona. They are in more of a fight with Athletic for the final Champions League spot.
That’s why Inter are favourites.
Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
The other match tonight sees Dortmund host PSV, following a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands.
Dortmund are fourth in the Bundesliga (which they should have won last season) - and are a staggering 20 points behind leaders Leverkusen.
It’s all or nothing tonight in the Champions League.
Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
Inter’s formidable form
Inter have won 13 matches in a row in all competitions, since a 1-1 draw at home to Genoa in their final match of 2023. Inzaghi’s side have won five or their last six matches without conceding, and have not lost away from home all season.
Inter are earning lots of plaudits in Italy for their performances this season.
Champions League draw: Everything you need to know
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw?
The draw for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the Champions League will be made from 11am GMT on Friday 15 March in Nyon, Switzerland.
Are there any rules for the draw?
No. For the first time in the Champions League this season, it’s an open draw. There are no seeded teams and anyone can play anyone.
Which teams are in the draw?
Inter Milan or Atletico Madrid
PSV Eindhoven or Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal
Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern Munich
Manchester City
Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
Atletico Madrid must overcome an Inter side who have built an excellent defensive record on their travels under Simone Inzaghi. The Nerazzurri have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine Champions League knockout matches.
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