Alexis Sanchez's first goal and Inter's crucial win

The Italian side Inter Milan successfully secured victory when they hosted Salzburg on matchday 3 of Group D of the 2023/2024 Champions League, on Tuesday. La Nerazzurri beat the Austrian representative with a score of 2-1. Inter-Mian opened the scoring through Alexis Sanchez's goal in the 19th minute. The German side Salzburg responded through Oscar Gloukh's goal in the 57th minute, but Inter finally won thanks to Hakan Calhanoglu's penalty in the 64th minute.

The goal against Salzburg was Alexis Sanchez's first goal since returning to Inter. The 34-year-old Chilean striker created it in his 7th appearance. Meanwhile, for Inter, this victory over Salzburg was crucial. Because this victory makes the chances of last season's runners-up to qualify for the knockout rounds more open. Alexis Sanchez previously played for Inter for the 2019-2022 period and he scored 20 goals in 109 appearances. Last season, Alexis Sanchez moved to Marseille but joined Inter again this season. He returned to Inter via a free transfer and signed a one-year contract.

This season, Alexis Sanchez has only played seven times for Inter in all competitions, including against Salzburg. The goal against Salzburg was his first goal since returning to the Inter uniform. Inter is currently competing closely with Real Sociedad in Group D. Both teams have collected seven points each. Behind the two of them, there is Salzburg with three points. In the bottom position, The Portuguese club Benfica is still without points.

With three matches remaining, Inter's opportunity to ensure they finish in the top two and qualify for the next round is very open.

Inter Milan in Group D of the 2023/2024 Champions League

Matchday 1: Sociedad 1-1 Inter

Matchday 2: Inter 1-0 Benfica

Matchday 3: Inter 2-1 Salzburg

Matchday 4: Salzburg vs Inter

Matchday 5: Benfica vs Inter

Matchday 6: Inter vs Sociedad.

Tuesday, October 24 2023

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Inter Milan 2-1 Salzburg (Group D)