Inzaghi: "Brilliant match, it will be a final on Tuesday: whoever wins will play another"
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— Apr 30th 2025An evening of goals and spectacles at the Lluís Companys in Barcelona: the thoughts of the Inter Coach at the end of the draw against Barcelona, in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg
Inter showed organisation, great quality and lots of grit against Barcelona. The goal from Thuram and Dumfries' brace helped the side to a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, in Simone Inzaghi's 50th Champions League match. He is the seventh Italian Coach to achieve this milestone. He shared his thoughts after the match.
“We're very satisfied because we played very well. Obviously there's a bit of regret having gone two up and having a goal ruled out but we know we played well against the best side in the world. The offside? These moments can make the difference but the lads were still fantastic, we showed lots of quality and heart. Barcelona have scored 150 goals this season, they have lots of quality but we were very organised. We tried to adjust a few things, but then there was Yamal. I've not seen a player like him for years. Going ahead again wasn't enough, then with the passing of time their fatigue showed too and we showed great quality. Lautaro? He had a little problem, he's played eight consecutive matches, I didn't have Thuram and we were playing lots of important matches. I have to give kudos to Taremi who came on a played very well. Our captain had to throw the towel in, we're hoping we don't miss him for the second leg, but I have some doubts. We also finished the game 3-3 a few years ago when we came here. The lads felt the final embrace on Sunday and played really well. It will be a final on Tuesday, whoever wins will play another and the other will go home. Thuram and Dumfries are two important players who we have missed. Thuram trained yesterday after 15 days, he played really well as did Dumfries. They're all important players who, with so many high-level matches this season, we have missed. ”
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