Inter Milan Edges Past Atletico Madrid with Late Arnautovic Goal

Despite numerous missed opportunities, Inter secures a 1-0 victory in the Champions League round of 16 first leg.

Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, thanks to a late goal from substitute Marko Arnautovic.
Arnautovic replaced the injured Marcus Thuram and missed several chances before finally scoring the decisive goal.
Inter's performance was marred by poor finishing, with Lautaro Martinez notably missing multiple opportunities to extend the lead.
Despite the slim margin, Inter remains the favorite to advance to the quarterfinals, with a solid defense and a strong record this season.
The second leg of the tie will take place in Madrid on March 13, with Inter looking to secure their place in the quarterfinals.