Real Sociedad is not content to leave its mark on the Spanish League and is exporting its successful model to Europe. With the presence of a large team, Imanol Alguacil’s team needed a point to secure first place in their group and they left Giuseppe Meazza with the goal achieved. Nothing less than against the current leader of the Italian League. He did so by disturbing little in attack, but ruling the game by monopolizing the ball and minimizing the danger of the Italians. Real’s last participation in the Champions League, ten years ago, the Donostia team did not win a single match in the group stage. This time they have not lost in any of the six games. Real impresses.

Agutzil’s men presented themselves in Milan without any complications, possessing the ball from the start and dominating an Inter who were a bit drowsy in their staging. The departure of the Basques, however, was not accompanied by verticality. His players passed the ball in areas that did not threaten the opponent, who in view of this began to launch counterattacks in the Italian, waiting for the recovery to go on the counter, in the case of Inzaghi’s team with the accumulation of many men. Marcus Thuram usually came out with a powerful stride and didn’t always get the final pass right. Despite having little possession, Inter had two good chances before the break. Ex-Barcelona player Alexis Sánchez finished off a low shot that Zubeldia knew how to solve in time and, before the break, full-back Dimarco put in a good shot that Remiro was able to block.

The rematch accentuated the feeling of improvement of the locals, who finally recognized the Giuseppe Meazza as their stadium. Imanol intervened half an hour before the end and introduced Turrientes to the field in exchange for a static and unparticipative Sadiq. The message was clear, look at the scoreboard and have more ball to let the minutes pass. Kubo, probably the least speculative footballer in his team, rebelled with two actions in which he caused two consecutive chances from Zakharyan and Oyarzabal. Later, he spoiled a move worthy of Messi by deceiving the referee inside the area. A penalty was awarded which was amended by the VAR. There was card for Japanese to simulate.

Inzaghi turned to Lautaro in search of the goal, but Real, with aplomb, ended up avoiding it.