Inter Milan managed to claw back a point in their Champions League opener against Real Sociedad, despite a performance that left much to be desired. The Nerazzurri, coming off a high from their dominating victory over Milan in the Serie A, found themselves struggling to keep pace with a spirited Real Sociedad side.

Simone Inzaghi’s men had a nightmarish start as they conceded a goal just four minutes into the game, with Brais Mendez capitalizing on a mistake by Alessandro Bastoni. The home side continued to threaten, hitting the woodwork multiple times and forcing Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer into making several crucial saves.

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Inter seemed disjointed and unable to find their rhythm, a stark contrast to their recent Serie A performance. Inzaghi introduced Marcus Thuram, Federico Dimarco, and Davide Frattesi in the second half, hoping to inject some energy and creativity into the team.

The game saw a moment of controversy when Nicoló Barella was shown a straight red card for an alleged stamp on Mendez. However, upon VAR review, it was deemed unintentional, and the decision was overturned, allowing Inter to continue with eleven men on the field.

Despite being under the cosh for most of the match, Inter found an unlikely equalizer through Lautaro Martinez, who managed to find the net following a deflected shot from Davide Frattesi. It was Inter’s first real threat on goal, showcasing their clinical nature in front of the net.

Post-match, Inzaghi defended his choice to overhaul the starting lineup, citing fatigue and the necessity to utilize the depth of the squad as the primary reasons. He acknowledged Real Sociedad’s quality and expressed satisfaction in securing a point given the circumstances.

“We suffered, but did well to stay in the game,” Inzaghi told Amazon Prime Video Italia, emphasizing the challenging nature of the fixture following a high-stake derby and international duty.

Looking forward, Inter finds themselves in a group that promises to be highly competitive, with RB Salzburg taking an early lead following their victory over Benfica. Inter will host the Portuguese side in their next Champions League fixture, a game that will see Benfica’s Antonio Silva serving a suspension following a red card in their opening match.

As Inter navigates through this Champions League campaign, they will be keen to find a balance in their squad rotation to ensure they can compete on all fronts without compromising the quality of their performances. This draw serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the Champions League, where every point is precious and hard-fought.

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