Atlético Madrid 2-1 Inter: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Atlético Madrid 2-1 Inter in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Atlético Madrid took an early lead when J. Alvarez struck in the 9th minute, setting a positive tone for the hosts as they looked to control the game from the outset. Inter fought back in the second half, equalising through P. Zielinski in the 54th minute after a spell of pressure that shifted momentum their way. The match remained tight until the dying moments, with both sides making multiple substitutions around the hour mark to freshen things up.

The game seemed headed for a draw until J. M. Gimenez headed home in the 90+3rd minute, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for Atlético Madrid. Inter had their chances but couldn’t capitalise, while the home side’s persistence paid off in added time. Overall, it was a hard-fought encounter where timing proved crucial.

Possession was evenly split at 48% for Atlético Madrid and 52% for Inter, reflecting a balanced contest where neither side dominated the ball for long stretches, though Inter’s slight edge didn’t translate into more goals. Atlético Madrid edged the corners 7-6, suggesting they created more set-piece opportunities, but Inter’s superior successful dribbles at 67 to 28 highlighted their effectiveness in breaking lines and transitioning quickly, which helped them level the score.

Both teams used all five substitutions, with Atlético Madrid making a triple change at 59’ – N. Gonzalez replacing N. Molina, Koke coming on for C. Gallagher, and M. Pubill for J. Cardoso – followed by A. Griezmann for A. Baena and Alexander Sørloth for M. Ruggeri at 68’, while Inter’s changes included P. Sucic for P. Zielinski and M. Thuram for A. Bonny at 66’, F. Esposito for L. Martinez and D. Frattesi for H. Calhanoglu at 72’, and Luis Henrique for F. Dimarco at 80’; these tweaks influenced the late drama, with one assist each side underscoring the key passes that led to goals.

Inter picked up one yellow card, contributing to a disciplined affair with no reds, and while there were no penalties or injury-time goals beyond the late winner, the stats show how Atlético Madrid’s resilience in the final moments turned the game despite Inter’s dribbling prowess.

The match’s opening goal came early for Atlético Madrid as J. Alvarez found the net in the 9th minute, giving them a platform to build on. Inter responded after the break with P. Zielinski’s equaliser in the 54th, assisted by A. Bonny, which levelled things and put the visitors in the ascendancy for a period. A yellow card to Inter’s F. Dimarco in the 44th added some tension before half-time.

The decisive moment arrived in stoppage time when J. M. Gimenez scored Atlético Madrid’s winner in the 90+3rd minute, assisted by A. Griezmann, snatching all three points. Substitutions played a role in shifting dynamics, particularly Atlético Madrid’s triple switch at 59’ and Inter’s double change at 66’, which injected fresh energy but couldn’t prevent the late heartbreak for the away side. A yellow card to Atlético Madrid’s coach D. Simeone in the 64th highlighted the intensity on the touchline.

Atlético Madrid lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing their midfield to support attacks effectively, and partnerships like those in the wide areas providing width to stretch Inter’s backline.

Inter deployed a 3-5-2 setup, relying on wing-backs for overlap and a compact midfield to control the central zones, with forward pairings aiming to exploit spaces behind Atlético Madrid’s defence.

J. M. Gimenez earned Man of the Match honours for his commanding defensive display and the crucial winning goal in added time, stepping up when it mattered most to secure the victory for Atlético Madrid.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Inter (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Liverpool (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Kairat (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Slavia Praha (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Ajax (A)

Atlético Madrid can take confidence from this late win, which keeps them in the mix for their seasonal objectives, and they’ll aim to maintain momentum in their upcoming fixtures.

Inter will rue the missed opportunities in this narrow defeat, needing to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next challenges to stay competitive.

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