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Who, if not him? Sergio Ramos was one of many largest stars presently taking part in outdoors of Europe forward of the FIFA Membership World Cup, and the previous Actual Madrid defender and Spain legend delivered in his first match of the match when he scored the opening aim of Monterrey’s debut match in opposition to Inter. The sport between the Mexican facet and the Nerazzurri ended 1-1, which additionally marked the beginning of the brand new period underneath coach Cristian Chivu after Simone Inzaghi left the Italian giants after the 5-0 defeat in opposition to PSG within the Champions League remaining. After Sergio Ramos’ opening header, Inter reacted and scored the equalizer later within the first half., with the sport ending 1-1 because of a aim of Argentinian striker Lautaro Martinez. Martinez had the ball behind the web once more after halftime but it surely was dominated out for offside.
Ramos, who performed 671 video games and scored 101 targets for Actual Madrid throughout all competitions throughout his 16 seasons with the membership earlier than transferring to PSG, Sevilla and now Monterrey, spoke to DAZN after the ultimate whistle.
“Ultimately, when you do not win and do not take residence the three factors, you are by no means 100% joyful, however we knew it could be a really powerful match in opposition to an opponent coming off a Champions League remaining. We had been conscious of the difficulties we might face and the bodily vitality we would wish to expend. Within the first a part of the sport, we struggled a bit to interrupt free from Inter’s strain, however within the second half, we managed to construct extra play, preserve the ball higher, and it turned simpler.”Inter captain Lautaro Martinez stated, “We conceded a aim from a set piece the place we have to enhance as a result of we began defending zonally, which is new for us. We have now to maintain going; the match has simply begun, and we have to enhance loads.”
Inter will now face Urawa Crimson Diamonds on Saturday whereas Monterrey will meet River Plate in the identical day, marking a pivotal matchday for the group stage because the Nerazzurri will later meet River Plate within the final matchday of the Group E.
