Inter took provisional lead of Champions League Group D on Tuesday after winning a tough contest with Salzburg 2-1 at a packed San Siro.

Goals in each half from Alexis Sanchez and Hakan Calhanoglu were enough for Inter to move up to seven points, three ahead of Real Sociedad who are at bottom side Benfica later on Tuesday.

Simone Inzaghi’s side were good value for their win but were made to sweat for the three points as Salzburg caused the hosts problems and were briefly level when Israeli teenager Oscar Gloukh stroked home a classy finish in the 57th minute.

“There wasn’t really any sign that they might equalise because apart from the first 15 minutes we didn’t feel in danger,” Inzaghi told reporters.

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