Inter Milan reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2010 after a 1-0 win over AC Milan in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Tuesday.
Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game in the 74th minute, firing Inter into a 3-0 aggregate lead and booking their place in the final in Istanbul on June 10.
The win was a huge moment for Inter, who have been one of the most consistent teams in Italy this season. They have won the Serie A title in the past two seasons and are now one step away from winning the Champions League for the first time since 2010.
The victory was also a personal triumph for Simone Inzaghi, who has been in charge of Inter since 2021. Inzaghi is the son of former Lazio and Italy manager Giovanni Inzaghi, and he has now led Inter to their first Champions League final since his father did so in 1998.
Inter were the better team for most of the game against Milan, and they deserved to win. They created a number of chances, but they were denied by some good saves from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
However, Inter eventually broke through in the 74th minute when Martinez fired home from close range after being set up by Romelu Lukaku.
Milan tried to rally after going behind, but they were unable to find an equaliser. Inter held on for a 1-0 win and a place in the Champions League final.
Inter will now face either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final. The two teams will meet in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Wednesday, with Real Madrid currently leading 4-3 on aggregate.
Inter will be the underdogs against either Real Madrid or Manchester City, but they will be confident of winning the Champions League for the first time since 2010. They have a strong team with a good mix of experience and youth, and they have been in excellent form this season.
If Inter can win the Champions League, it would be a huge achievement for the club and for Inzaghi. It would be a fitting reward for their hard work and dedication, and it would be a moment that Inter fans will never forget.
