Late Drama: Gimenez Secures Thrilling Win for Atletico Madrid Over Inter Milan
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Atletico Madrid pulled off a stunning comeback in the Champions League, edging past Inter Milan 2-1 with a stoppage-time winner from Jose Gimenez. The victory marks a significant boost for Diego Simeone's side, who now sit 12th in the standings, while Inter drops to 4th. The match got off to a thrilling start as Julian Alvarez scored for Atletico in the opening minutes, but Inter responded with a leveler from Piotr Zielinski in the second half. Despite a strong start from the visitors, Atletico capitalized on Inter's fading momentum, securing a vital triumph with Gimenez's late header. New Inter coach Cristian Chivu made some key changes, starting Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny up front, but the Italians were ultimately unable to maintain their perfect start to the competition. The loss marks Inter's first defeat in the Champions League. Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso made several crucial saves throughout the match, including a tip away from Federico Dimarco's free-kick in the opening stages. Alvarez's goal was initially ruled out for handball, but a VAR review allowed it to stand, marking his 10th goal of the season. The win is a crucial one for Atletico, who had struggled to find their footing in the league phase. With this victory, they now have a realistic chance of securing a top eight finish in the competition.
