Inter Vs Real Sociedad: Nerazzurri Failed Coup

Partai Inter vs Real Sociedad di matchday terakhir Grup D Liga Champions 2023/2024 (Instagram/@realsociedad).

JAKARTA - The last matchday match of Group D of the 2023/2024 Champions League brings together Inter vs Real Sociedad at Giuseppe Meazza, Thursday, December 13, 2023, early morning WIB.

In fact, this match has no effect on the passing of the two teams. Inter and Sociedad have confirmed the 16th since the fourth matchday.

The meeting between the two was just to fight for the group winners. Inter, who wanted to coup Sociedad from the top, appeared more effective.

Even though the possession of the ball was narrow, the Nerazzurri managed to record 10 attempts. Unfortunately, only two were on target.

The hosts' first golden opportunity was obtained in the 37th minute. Starting from Alexis Sanchez's acceleration into the penalty box before releasing the pull pass.

The ball was immediately under control of Henrikh Mkhitaryan. He opened fire when the Sociedad goal was empty, but still managed to block the opposing defender.

Towards the end of the first half, Inter again made a good chance. Only, Federico Dimarco's left foot could still be caught by goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

In the second half, Sociedad almost made a third blunder when it had only been five minutes. Luckily, Inter's intercept from Alex Remiro's pass in the penalty box failed to be used by Marcus Thuram.

Sociedad is not without a chance. Two chances were created in two minutes through Mikel Oyarzabal. However, the player number 10, his shot was blocked by an Inter defender and his header using a corner kick was still too weak.

Entering the 71st minute, the Nerazzurri threatened again. However, Lautaro Matinez's header is still being secured by Remiro.

Martinez again had the opportunity to open the scoring in second-half injury time. However, his volley from close range still bounced.

Until the match was over, the score was still 0-0. One additional point for both teams did not change the position in the standings.

Real Sociedad remains the leader of Group D and Inter at the runner-up post. Both teams qualified for the last 16 by collecting 12 points together, only difference in goal difference.