Atlético Madrid Beat Inter Milan 2-1; Stoppage Time Goal Saved Hosts

Karun Abraham

Sports Journalist

“Early strike, long spell of suffering, and a stoppage-time set piece. The Red-Whites won the moments and the night.”

Gritty win for the Red-Whites

Atlético Madrid beat Inter 2-1 at the Metropolitano on 26 November 2025, decided by Gimenez’s towering 90+3’ header from a corner. Alvarez had put Atlético Madrid ahead inside 9 minutes, before Poptr Zielinski equalised just after the break.

With Oblak out, Musso deputised in goal and produced several key stops as Simeone’s side absorbed pressure, then landed the late punch. Want to attend such exciting matches in person? Book your UEFA Champions League tickets via 1BoxOffice for genuine tickets with multiple perks.

First Half - Alvarez Strikes, Atléti Settle into the Fight

Inter started on the front foot, twice threatening through restarts and wide entris. Still, the opener belonged to Atlético Madrid: a right-side attack ricocheted kindly, and Alvarez finished from close range for 1-0 in the 9’ after a brief VAR check upheld the goal.

From there, the match tilted toward the familiar Simeone script, narrow lines, disciplined duels, and quick counters with Musso making an early statement save to preserve the lead before halftime. Support the Red-Whites by booking your Atlético Madrid tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals and reasonable prices.

Second Half - Inter Level, Gimenez Decides

Chivu’s side came out with clarity and got their reward when Zielinski burst into the box to tuck away the equaliser on the 54’. Inter Milan continued to carry more of the ball and forced Atleti back, but clear chances stayed scarce as the home block protected the central lane.

Simeone rolled the bench, notably Antoine Griezmann’s corner, and his leap, and a thudding header for 2-1 that shook the Metropolitano. This loss is not the end for the losers; be there in person by booking the Inter Milan football tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals and reasonable prices.

Tactical Snapshot

Atlético Madrid

• Compact 4-1-4-1, counter lanes primed: Atléti funnelled Inter wide, contested first contacts, and targeted early releases into the inside-right corridor where Alvarez found the opener.
• Set-piece edge at winning time: Simeone’s late subs shifted the dead-ball calculus; the decisive corner was attacked with classic back-post occupation and an aggressive screen.
• Stand-in security: With Oblak absent, Musso’s handling of crosses and low strikes kept Atleti alive long enough to steal it.

Inter Milan

• Volume without incision: Inter’s possession supremacy after the break produced territory more than quality; most shots came through traffic or from poorer angles until Zielinski’s neat move.
• Wing progress, central denial: Repeated access down the flanks met a packed penalty box; Atlético Madrid’s rest-defence stopped the cut-backs that usually power Inter’s best looks.

Standout Performers

• Jose Maria Gimenez (Atlético Madrid) - Player of the Match: Commanded the box all night and rose for the 90+3’ winner; the emblem of Simeone-ball at its most ruthless.
• Juan Musso (Atlético Madrid): Big interventions while deputising for Oblak; assured under aerial pressure.
• Juan Alverez (Atlético Madrid): Early high-leverage opener that set the match state Atléti wanted.
• Piotr Zielinski (Inter Milan): Timed his box run perfectly for 1-1 and remained Inter’s cleanest line-breaker.

Match Ratings

Aftermath & Implications

For Atlético Madrid, this was a Simeone hallmark: withstand the storm, trust set-piece detail, and let leadership in the back line deliver the moment. The win keeps them firmly in the qualification chase with two league-phase games left. Next, the team is working on their La Liga fixture. Book your Atletico Madrid vs Real Oviedo tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals.

For Inter, this was a frustrating lesson in the difference between chance quality and volume: territorial control and an equaliser, but no killer second chance and a lapse at a dead ball. Expect Chivu to hammer home late-game set-piece focus before the run-in. The team is looking forward to their Serie A fixture and to training to keep their top-four spot. Book your Pisa vs. Inter Milan tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals, perks, and a reasonable price.

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