Internazionale hold off Porto to reach quarter-finals for first time in 12 years | Champions League

Internazionale reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2011 after a goalless draw in Porto secured their progression.

Romelu Lukaku’s goal four minutes from the end of the first leg was enough to see Inter through, where they join their city rivals Milan. Mehdi Taremi came within inches of forcing the tie to extra time when he rattled the crossbar in the closing stages.

The Portuguese side were reduced to 10 men in the seventh minute of injury time when the winger Pepê was shown a second yellow card.

On-loan Chelsea striker Lukaku came on for Inter 20…

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