‘Golden point for Inter, Real Sociedad unlucky’ – reactions to Nerazzurri UCL opener

Fans and journalists reacted to Inter’s tense 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad by highlighting the lessons learnt by Simone Inzaghi and the Spanish side’s misfortune.

The Nerazzurri rotated their squad a little for their Champions League opener, a decision that backfired as Sociedad hit the ground running in their clash, taking a 1-0 lead after just four minutes through Brais Mendez.

Imanol Alguacil’s side pushed and pushed for their second goal across the match, taking 14 shots with a combined xG of 1.38, but were unable to find the back of the net, something that came back to haunt the home side.

In the dying minutes of the game, a late surge by Inter allowed Lautaro Martinez to poke the ball past Alex Remiro, securing a vital Champions League point for Inzaghi’s side.

The Nerazzurri have started the Serie A season in fine form but disappointed on the European stage, giving Inzaghi and his players something to learn from ahead of their next group match against Benfica.