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Monterrey

Carlos Salcedo is Monterrey's only confirmed absentee for their meeting with Inter.
Former Real Madrid start Sergio Ramos will line up against the Serie A giants here.
Internazionale Milano

Mehdi Taremi is missing as he's stuck in Iran amidst the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Yann Bisseck, Piotr Zielinski, Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Pio Esposito all miss out for the Italian side.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+6'

The referee can't ignore those comments and Lautaro Martinez (Inter) sees a yellow card for bad language.
90+5'

Nicolo Barella (Inter) commits a rough challenge and Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle for a foul.
90+3'

Chance! Nelson Deossa (Monterrey) took a nice pass in his stride in the box, but scuffed his shot just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Inter.
90+2'

Luis Henrique (Inter) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
90+2'

Monterrey work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
90

The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
89'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Jordi Cortizo (Monterrey) comes onto the pitch so that Lucas Ocampos can be given a rest.
89'

Domenec Torrent has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Johan Rojas (Monterrey) replacing Sergio Canales.
88'

Nicolo Barella (Inter) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Wilton Sampaio had an easy-decision to make.
88'

The current number of shots on goal is 1:2.
86'

Nicolo Barella (Inter) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
86'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), is intercepted by the opposition's defence. The linesman makes the right call and Inter will have a corner.
84'

One of the players from Inter times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
82'

The corner is swung in but Monterrey can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
81'

The ball is cleared after Sergio Canales (Monterrey) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The referee blows his whistle, Monterrey are awarded a corner kick.
80'

Nicola Zalewski (Inter) drives into the box and hits a tremendous shot that, unluckily for him, flashes just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Monterrey.
78'

Domenec Torrent prepares a substitution. German Berterame is replaced by Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey).
78'

Substitution. Henrikh Mkhitaryan makes way for Nicola Zalewski (Inter).
77'

What a miss! Lautaro Martinez (Inter) is left standing right in front of goal with only the keeper to beat after a clever pass, but he somehow contrives to toe poke the ball just past the right post. The ball goes out of play and Monterrey will have a goal kick.
76'

Esteban Andrada (Monterrey) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
75'

It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!
74'

The game is interrupted now, Esteban Andrada (Monterrey) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
74'

Nicolo Barella (Inter) pounces on the rebound on the edge of the box but his wild shot goes high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Monterrey.
73'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Inter comes to nothing.
72'

Stefan Medina (Monterrey) tackles a bit over-zealously and Wilton Sampaio blows for a foul. Inter are awarded a free kick.
70'

Sergio Canales (Monterrey) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
68'

Cristian Chivu has decided to substitute Carlos Augusto and he is replaced by Federico Dimarco (Inter).
68'

We are about to witness a substitution. Petar Sucic (Inter) is replacing Kristjan Asllani.
68'

A goal, which was scored by Lautaro Martinez (Inter), was disallowed due to offside.
65'

A cross from Nicolo Barella (Inter) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
64'

That was absolutely fantastic! Sergio Canales (Monterrey) tries his luck with a hammer shot from long range, but his effort only rattles the right post! Here is an example of luck not being on your side.
63'

It looks like Kristjan Asllani (Inter) saw red with that tackle. Wilton Sampaio won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
62'

Kristjan Asllani (Inter) takes the corner but it's cleared.
61'

Wilton Sampaio shows a yellow card to Kristjan Asllani (Inter) for his blatant foul.
61'

Sergio Canales (Monterrey) skips perfectly past challenges but misdirects his shot from the edge of the box. The ball flies a few yards wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Inter.
58'

Luis Henrique (Inter) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Benjamin Pavard.
58'

Here comes a substitution. Marcus Thuram (Inter) is brought on as a substitute for Sebastiano Esposito.
58'

Here is a change. Ricardo Chavez is going off and Domenec Torrent gives the last tactical orders to Erick Aguirre (Monterrey).
58'

Substitution. Nelson Deossa (Monterrey) in, Oliver Torres out.
55'

Nicolo Barella (Inter) fires a shot high over the bar from inside the box after latching onto a short pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Monterrey.
54'

The resulting corner from Kristjan Asllani (Inter) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
53'

Good clearance! Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him. Good work from Inter as they win a corner.
52'

The Monterrey players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
49'

Inter couldn't find the way to score from a mid-range free kick as Esteban Andrada (Monterrey) leaped high and intercepted the cross.
48'

A player from Monterrey commits a rough challenge. Wilton Sampaio blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. Inter are awarded the free kick.
47'

Great teamplay by Inter as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
46'

The whistle blows and Wilton Sampaio starts the second half.
45+5'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+4'

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
45+2'

The free kick from the edge of the box is taken by Kristjan Asllani (Inter), but he hits it straight in the defensive wall.
45

4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jorge Rodriguez (Monterrey) was quite harsh and Wilton Sampaio didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card. Inter are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
45'

Sebastiano Esposito (Inter) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
43'

Referee Wilton Sampaio points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Lautaro Martinez (Inter) goes wild in celebration.
43'

Wait! Referee Wilton Sampaio has indicated he is going to review the Inter goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
42'

It's in the back of the net! Carlos Augusto is the provider as he slips the ball to Lautaro Martinez (Inter) who simply steers it home from close range. It's 1:1.
41'

Stefan Medina (Monterrey) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle for a foul.
40'

Nicolo Barella (Inter) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
39'

Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to Inter as the referee indicates there was no infringement!
38'

Play continues despite the shouts by some Inter players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Wilton Sampaio interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
37'

Surely that's handball by one of the Monterrey players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
37'

Inter take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
35'

Sebastiano Esposito (Inter) is caught offside!
32'

Carlos Augusto (Inter) sends a cross into the box, but Esteban Andrada comes off his line to gather the ball.
29'

The ref blows his whistle and we are going to have a so-called cooling break due to the high temperature.
28'

Sebastiano Esposito (Inter) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot low towards the middle of the goal. However, Esteban Andrada anticipates the shot and makes an easy save.
25'

Oliver Torres takes over corner duties and expertly finds Sergio Ramos (Monterrey), who jumps highest and coolly plants a bullet header into the right side of the goal. The score is now 1:0.
25'

Oliver Torres (Monterrey) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
24'

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety.
22'

Matteo Darmian (Inter) gets on the end of a pass from Nicolo Barella inside the box and quickly shoots, but the effort goes inches over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Monterrey will have a goal kick.
21'

Wilton Sampaio blows his whistle and signals a foul after Sebastiano Esposito (Inter) brought his opponent down.
20'

Flag up against Carlos Augusto (Inter). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
19'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Inter.
16'

A beautiful low pass from the side is received by Sebastiano Esposito (Inter), who was waiting for his chance. However, the defence is alert and spanks the ball away. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Inter.
16'

Lucas Ocampos (Monterrey) commits a rough foul. Wilton Sampaio stops the game and makes a call.
13'

Inter are ruled offside.
11'

Lautaro Martinez (Inter) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball. The ball goes out of play and Monterrey will have a goal kick.
8'

Benjamin Pavard (Inter) collects a pass, sees the keeper off his line and shoots from long range, but the effort is disappointing and goes high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Monterrey.
6'

Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is flagged for offside.
5'

Inter seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
3'

Sebastiano Esposito (Inter) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
0'

The players are on the pitch and Inter will have the kick-off.

Wilton Sampaio was nominated as the referee for this game.

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