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Nicolo Barella in the fight (Reuters)
The fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League continues with the two early games of the evening (Wednesday). In Moked, Inter hosts Viktoria Plzen, with a win guaranteeing the Italians a place in the round of 16 this evening. At the same time, Club Brugge, which has already qualified, hosts Porto.
Inter – Viktoria Plzen 0:2
After the crazy 3:3 against Barcelona at the Camp Nou that brought them closer to the round of 16, the Nerazzurri went up knowing that a win would guarantee them a place in the last 16 and make Barcelona’s game against Bayern Munich mere protocol. On the other hand, the Czechs, who have lost all their games so far, are dreaming of a huge surprise.
Minute 35, a goal! Inter went up to 0:1: here it comes. After heavy pressure from the Nerazzurri, they finally got on the scoreboard. Henrik Mkhitaryan rose high to Alexandru Bastoni’s lift from the left and hit hard into the Czech net.
42nd minute, a goal! Inter increased to 0:2: Easy for Italians. Federico Di Marco was sent through by Niccolò Barella on the right, the defender broke into the box and crossed for Edin Dzeko, who doubled from close range.
Club Brugge – Porto 1:0
The group stage sensation will hope to do it again. Bruges, who stand at the top of the house with 10 points and a goal ratio of 0:7 before the match, have already qualified for the round of 16, but now they hope to complete the job when a victory will guarantee them the top of the house. On the other hand, a victory for the Portuguese will bring them closer to the last 16.
Minute 33, a goal! Porto went up to 0:1: Mehdi Tremi sent a beautiful Omar ball from Otabio’s foot, did not get confused in front of Simon Mignola and scored with a touch to give the dragons the advantage.
