Soccer-Late Arnautovic strike gives Inter 1-0 win over Atletico

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Inter Milan v Atletico Madrid - San Siro, Milan, Italy - February 20, 2024 Inter Milan's Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Claudia Greco

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -A late goal from substitute Marko Arnautovic gave Inter Milan a 1-0 home victory after a tough battle with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

The Austria striker, who had replaced the injured Marcus Thuram at halftime, redeemed himself following several missed chances by squeezing the ball home after Lautaro Martinez's shot was saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the 79th minute.