Champions League Semi-Final Leg 2: Lautaro Martinez strike sends Inter Milan into final
Xtra Time Web Desk: A strike from Lautaro Martinez in the 74th minute saw Inter Milan complete a double in UEFA Champions League to cruise into the final at the San Siro stadium on Tuesday night. Inter also won the first leg 2-0 in the Milan derby, making it a 3-0 aggregate win and a place in the final at Istanbul on June 10. Simone Inzaghi’s side will now face the winner of Real Madrid and Manchester City.
The three-time winners Inter will make its first final appearance since 2010, when they defeated Bayern Munich to lift the trophy under coach Jose Mourinho.
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The second leg was much more of a contest than last week’s tie but, with AC Milan desperately chasing goals, Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez stepped up with a 74th-minute strike to decide the second leg.
The diminutive Argentinian striker received a pass from substitute Romelu Lukaku and blasted it past AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan at his near post – sending the San Siro into wild celebrations.
On Wednesday night Manchester City will host Real Madrid in the 2nd leg of the second semi-final at the Etihad stadium. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw with Kevin De Bryne equalising for the Premier League side after Vinicius Jr gave Real Madrid the lead in the first half.
