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Ten-man Inter Milan secured a vital 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the San Siro to claim their first win of the Champions League league phase. Despite Alessandro Bastoni's dismissal, Carlos Augusto struck late to reward the hosts' tactical resilience.

Real Madrid are reportedly seeking financial compensation from the Premier League's 'Big Six' following the dramatic collapse of the European Super League. The Spanish giants believe that the English clubs who initially signed up for the breakaway project remain liable for a significant portion of the start-up expenses.

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu forcefully defended his squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Romanian manager insisted critics blame him for any shortcomings while demanding his players focus solely on securing three points at the San Siro.

Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni urged his team-mates to accept reality and stop relying on past European successes ahead of facing Shakhtar Donetsk. The Italian international stressed that Inter face a mandatory result at the San Siro.