Alexis Sánchez's goal and record in the UEFA Champions League is still valid

Alexis Sánchez and Hakan Calhanoglu scored Inter's goals against Salzburg to record their second victory (2-1) in the 2023-2024 Champions League. Lautaro Martínez started at home, while Nicolás Capaldo entered on the visit.

The former River Plate player converted again after more than five months, since his last conquest was on May 14 with the Olympique de Marseille shirt against Angers in Ligue 1 in France. After his score, Sánchez raised the level. He took the ball and became the protagonist of each attack. His first half was very good.

The second part was crazier. Salzburg came out decisively and found a reward. A great play that Simic started and Gloukh finished with a great shot. The Austrian star equalized at the Meazza. A joy that, however, did not last long.

The historical record that Sánchez achieved for Chilean football

The trans-Andean attacker scored his 16th goal in the Champions League (72 games), a figure that made him the Chilean with the most celebrations in the history of the competition. This Tuesday he surpassed Arturo Vidal's 15 (83 games). The podium is completed by two historic players from La Roja: Iván Zamorano and Marcelo Salas, both with 5.