Inter have shown no lack of effort in the second half, but they have lacked quality in abundance throughout the contest.
90'
There will be two minutes of added time.
87'
Kroos tries to catch out the Inter defence with a quick free-kick towards Rodrygo, but De Vrij is alert to slide and divert the ball away from the forward.
86'
S. Sensi gets yellow.
C. Eriksen enters the game and replaces R. Lukaku.
Sensi catches Casemiro with an outstretched boot and goes into the book.
Eriksen replaces Lukaku for the closing stages of the game.
84'
Madrid are trying push up the field to prevent Inter from breaking out. Outside of Perisic they're doing a solid job.
80'
Madrid continue to press in the final 10 minutes. Modric comes close to intercepting a loose pass out from the back by Handanovic towards De Vrij in the Inter box.
78'
S. Sensi enters the game and replaces R. Gagliardini.
Vinícius Júnior enters the game and replaces E. Hazard.
Hazard makes way for Los Blancos after a solid outing. Vinicius replaces the Belgian.
Sensi comes on to replace Gagliardini in the Inter midfield.
75'
The tempo of the game has dipped due to the control of the visitors. Zidane will be pleased with his side's professional display.
73'
Perisic asks questions of the Madrid defence with a run down the left. He offloads to Sanchez in space, who goes for the strike at goal. However, Carvajal puts his body on the line to make the block.
71'
CLOSE! Perisic makes a trademark run, cutting in from the right flank. He curls a left-footed strike towards goal from the inside channel, only to see his effort whistle past the left post.
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68'
Hazard wins a free-kick following a foul by Skriniar 25 yards from goal. Madrid have a set-piece in a useful position on the left flank.
67'
Barella battles for the ball in the middle of the park, but he loses out to Nacho. The midfielder looks to the referee for a free-kick, but does not get the decision.
65'
Sanchez tries to get the better of Carvajal down the left flank. He tries to win a free-kick, but does not get the decision or a corner.
63'
A. Sánchez enters the game and replaces A. Hakimi.
Sanchez replaces Hakimi as Conte goes for one last throw of the dice.
61'
Inter are in major trouble now. The visitors have the second goal that will allow them to take contest away from Conte and his team.
59'
A. Hakimi is unfortunate, scores an own goal!
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! RODRYGO MAKES A DECISIVE IMPACT!!! 2-0!! Just a minute after entering the field the Brazilian latches on to Vazquez's cross and steers a strike past Handanovic. Vazquez is played into space down the right flank and he sends a dangerous cross into the box. Rodrygo coasts in at the back post unmarked and guides a right-footed effort into the back of the net. Madrid have control of the game.
58'
Rodrygo enters the game and replaces M. Díaz.
Casemiro enters the game and replaces M. Ødegaard.
Odegaard sends an incisive pass towards Vazquez in the final third, but he sees his strike blocked behind by De Vrij.
Rodrygo comes on to the field to replace Mariano in the final third.
Casemiro replaces Odegaard for the visitors.
56'
Perisic raids down the left flank and hangs a cross into the box for Lukaku to attack. Courtois senses the danger and leaves his line to punch it away from the Belgian.
54'
BLOCK! Lukaku almost turns his way past Varane in the box, but the Frenchman repels the forward. Gagliardini latches on to the loose ball, but sees his effort charged down by Nacho.
52'
Inter win a free-kick down the left flank that Young angles into the box. Nacho is alert in the box and heads the ball over the bar.
50'
Kroos tries to catch out Handanovic barking orders at his defenders. However, his curling effort towards goal sails over the bar.
49'
Hazard has a probe down the left flank and wins a corner off the legs of D'Ambrosio.
47'
Mariano cuts in from the right flank and drives a low strike at goal on his left foot that Handanovic saves with ease.
46'
D. D'Ambrosio enters the game and replaces A. Bastoni.
I. Perišić enters the game and replaces L. Martínez.
Martinez makes way at the break for Perisic. A suprising move by Conte.
D'Ambrosio comes on to replace Bastoni, which may push Hakimi further forward.
We're back underway at San Siro.
45' +3
HALF-TIME: INTER 0-1 REAL MADRID
45'
There will be two minutes of added time.
43'
Mendy tries to break down the left, but Inter have numbers there to halt his charge. Hakimi sticks out a boot and wins the ball to quell the Madrid attack.
41'
Hazard twists and turns down the left flank, but Skriniar gets across to close down the Belgian and win possession for the home side.
39'
Madrid are putting their foot on the ball and probing in the edge of the box, but Skriniar and De Vrij are holding firm against Mariano in the final third.
37'
The game has become a scrappy affair as Inter have put men behind the ball in an attempt to get to the break without further damage.
35'
Inter's task was already a tough one this evening, but Vidal has made matters extremely difficult.
33'
A. Vidal gets yellow.
A. Vidal gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
OFF! Vidal is sent off by referee Taylor as he continues his rant after not getting a decision. Taylor decides enough is enough and sends the Chilean on his way.
Vidal goes down under pressure from Varane in the box. However, he does not get the decision from referee Taylor. He gets booked for dissent for reacting negatively to the call.
31'
Kroos lines up a drive from distance, but he sends his effort well wide of the target.
27'
Vazquez has a charge at the Inter defence down the right inside channel and he wins a corner off the legs of Young. Mariano was lurking in the box.
24'
The home side keep the pressure on and win another set-piece in a dangerous position as Vidal is barged over by Vazquez.
23'
Varane stretches and brings down Martinez in the Madrid half. Inter have a free-kick in a useful position.
19'
R. Gagliardini gets yellow.
Gagliardini clips the ankles of Modric on a run upfield and goes into the book.
16'
Inter have had a sluggish start to the game. Conte will not be impressed with his side's performance.
14'
Mariano rises highest in the box to guide a header towards goal following a cross from Carvajal, but he loops his effort straight at Handanovic.
11'
Barella has space and time to line up a cross into the box, but his delivery is deflected straight into the hands of Courtois.
9'
It's a poor start for Inter, but they did fight back from two goals down in the reverse fixture and in their last outing against Torino.
7'
Penalty goal scored by E. Hazard for Real Madrid!
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! HAZARD CONVERTS!!!! 1-0 MADRID!! The Belgian steps up in the absence of Ramos and holds his composure to slot his effort past Handanovic. The Inter keeper guesses the right way, diving to his left, but the power of the strike from Hazard allows the ball to find the back of the net.
3'
Inter see their corner cleared as far as Hakimi on the right flank, but he lofts his cross straight out of play for a goal-kick.
2'
Martinez charges down the left flank and wins an early corner for his team off the legs of Varane.
1'
We're underway at San Siro.
Inter are in dire need of a victory to get their Champions League campaign on track. The Nerazzurri failed to record a win in their opening three matches, including a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Madrid last time out. Antonio Conte's men are sitting bottom of Group B and are in danger of falling off the pace. Inter ended a four-game run without a win with a triumph over Torino last time out, and need a similar performance tonight.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the Champions League clash between Inter and Real Madrid at San Siro.
Los Blancos have been inconsistent this term in all competitions. They were good enough last time out to overcome Inter at home in the Champions League to notch their first win of the tournament. However, since then they've been underwhelming in LaLiga, losing 4-1 to Valencia and drawing 1-1 in their last outing against Villarreal. Zinedine Zidane's men need their best against the Nerazzurri on the road.
INTER (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic; Stefan de Vrij, Milan Skriniar, Andrea Bastoni; Achraf Hakimi, Nicolo Barella, Roberto Gagliardini, Arturo Vidal, Ashley Young; Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez.
INTER SUBS: Alexis Sanchez, Stefano Sensi, Andrea Ranocchia, Ivan Perisic, Christian Eriksen, Danilo D'Ambrosio, Filip Stankovic, Matteo Darmian, Radja Nainggolan, Ionut Radu.
REAL MADRID (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Nacho Fernandez, Ferland Mendy; Luka Modrid, Toni Kroos; Lucas Vazquez, Martin Odegaard, Eden Hazard; Mariano Diaz.
REAL MADRID SUBS: Marco Asensio, Marcelo, Andriy Lunin, Casemiro, Vinicius Junior, Isco, Rodrygo Silva, Diego Altube, Victor Chust, Hugo Duro.
There will be a minute of silence ahead of kick-off in remembrance of Diego Maradona.
Even before Vidal's dismissal Inter were below-par. Antonio Conte's men have been lacklustre across the pitch and need something special in the second half to potentially save their Champions League campaign this term.
Inter are next in action on Saturday on the road against Sassuolo in Serie A, while Real Madrid play the same day against Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on home soil.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
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