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Inter 2-1 Empoli: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Nerazzurri Clinch Champions League Spot

Inter secured qualification for next season's Champions League with victory over Empoli thanks to goals from Keita Balde and Radja Nainggolan, relegating their opponents in the process.

Luciano Spalletti's side huffed and puffed for the majority of the contest but pulled ahead thanks to substitute Balde's brilliant strike six minutes after half-time.

The hosts had the chance to double their advantage when Bartu0142omiej Dragowski was controversially judged to have tripped Mauro Icardi in the box (cue some 'VAR is ruining football' chat after a few minutes of waiting), but the Pole guessed correctly to thwart Icardi's weak effort.