### Juventus Overcomes Inter in Extra Time, Ajčić's Late Goal Saves the Day

The Serie A giants Juventus secured their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in a thrilling extra-time match at the San Siro Stadium on Tuesday.

### Match Highlights

#### First Half

The opening period was relatively quiet, with both teams struggling to break down each other’s defenses. Juventus dominated possession but failed to find the net. Meanwhile, Inter showed glimpses of attacking prowess, particularly from striker Antonio Di María and midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

#### Second Half

In the second half, Juventus began to assert themselves. The team controlled the tempo of play and started to press Inter’s backline effectively. Juventus’ midfield trio of Arturo Vidal, Marco Asensio, and Paulo Dybala looked particularly dangerous.

#### Extra Time

With the game heading into extra time, Juventus continued to dominate. Their relentless pressing forced Inter into mistakes, and Juventus capitalized on these opportunities. In the 95th minute, substitute forward Mario Mandzukic scored his first goal for Juventus in this tournament, leveling the score.

#### Final Moments

Inter attempted a comeback, but Juventus held firm. The pressure mounted on Inter’s defense, and it wasn’t long before they were able to secure a winner. Substitute forward Lautaro Martínez struck the winning goal in the 108th minute, securing a dramatic 2-1 win for Juventus.

### Player of the Match

Mario Mandzukic emerged as the standout performer for Juventus. His goal in extra time was crucial as it kept the game alive and gave Juventus hope of advancing to the next round.

### Context

This victory is significant for Juventus, who have now reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the fifth consecutive season. It also marks a return to form for the club after a disappointing start to the campaign. The win against Inter comes just one week after they suffered a shock defeat to Manchester City in the Europa League final.

### Next Steps

Now that Juventus has advanced, the team will focus on preparing for their upcoming matches in the group stage of the Champions League. They will face Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, all of whom are considered heavy favorites to reach the knockout rounds.

Overall, this match was a testament to Juventus’ resilience and determination, even in the most challenging circumstances. With the win, the Italian giants have set up another exciting journey in the Champions League.