Real Sociedad held Inter to a goalless draw in their final Champions League group stage match on Wednesday, securing a historic first-place finish in Group D. Despite a lackluster first half, Real dominated possession while Inter resorted to a counter-attacking strategy. Inter squandered their only chance to score just before halftime. In the second half, Inter looked more dangerous with the introduction of Lautaro Martinez, but the Argentine couldn’t convert his opportunities. Real midfielder Martin Zubimendi, named man of the match, expressed joy and praised the support of the fans. Real’s penalty was disallowed by VAR, and Takefusa Kubo received a booking for simulation. Meanwhile, Benfica defeated RB Salzburg 3-1 to secure third place in the group and progress to the Europa League knockout stages. Inter manager Simone Inzaghi highlighted their unbeaten group stage record and expressed satisfaction with reaching the round of 16 for the third consecutive year. Both teams now await the draw for the next round.
Real Madrid Clinch Top Spot in Group D with Unbeaten Run
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