Mission accomplished! L'Inter detach the pass for the round of XNUMX by beating the Viktoria Plzen and thus overcomes a very difficult group, in which many thought he would have no chance. Instead, the Nerazzurri came to terms with it thanks to the double confrontation with Barcelona, which made the match point last night against the Czechs: an opportunity too good to be wasted and the team of Inzaghi she didn't have to beg. Evening of party also for Naples, who continues their impressive winning streak with their win over Rangers. Three points that don't change anything in terms of qualification, already achieved mathematically againstAjax, but which bring the first place goal closer: next Tuesday, in the direct clash of Liverpool, Spalletti could even lose 3-0 and would still finish in command of the group.
Inter–Viktoria Plzen 4-0, Inzaghi in the round of XNUMX for the second consecutive year
The cover deserves itInter, not so much for the 4-0 on the victim Viktoria Plzen, as for the entire group stage, in which they managed to get ahead of Barcelona. It was by no means obvious, in fact at the end of August, immediately after the draws, there were very few who thought he could do it and even less before the first leg match against the Spaniards, where Xavi showed up in dazzling form while the Nerazzurri were in full swing. crisis. But there the spark was struck and Inter made a breakthrough, snatching 4 points in the double confrontation and giving himself yesterday's match point at San Siro, exploited without any problem with a poker signed by Mkhitaryan (35'), Dzeko (brace in the 42' and 66' minutes) e Lukaku (87'), who scored a few minutes after returning to the field.
Inzaghi celebrates: "We did something special"
"We knew we were in a very tough group, but we went beyond expectations, I have to give a big round of applause to these players - he exulted Inzaghi -. To reach our first goal of the season, we had to do something special. We have grown game after game, the double confrontation with Barcelona has given us a lot of self-esteem, however we are happy for the whole world of Inter”. The technician is the big winner of the Nerazzurri's European campaign, capable of uniting the team in the most difficult moment, both at a technical and corporate level.
Zhang denies the rumors: "Inter are not for sale"
Regarding the property, one must register the words of steven zhang on the possible sale of the club, categorically denied despite rather authoritative journalistic indiscretions (above all the Financial Times). “I'm not talking to any investors e Inter is not for sale – explained the president -. In the last 3-4 years the company has been at the center of various speculations, but we are focused on victories as long as I am president. Today is an important result, no one could have imagined it six years ago and it shows that the choices for the club are the right ones, we are a winning team on and off the pitch. We work constantly without ever being satisfied and I dedicate the success to the fans, the employees and my family."
Napoli–Glasgow Rangers 2-0: Simeone unleashed, but first place is decided at Anfield
It's not even news anymore instead the Napoli di Spalletti, now in its thirteenth (yes, you got it right) consecutive victory between the championship and the cup. The latest came last night against Rangers, too inferior to cause problems despite the turnover of the blue coach, who has decided to rest Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia, Zielinski e Lush. But the large squad (and the magical moment) allow the team to keep their performance unchanged regardless of who plays, as we understood again in the match against the Scots, where the star performer was the Cholito Simeone, author of two goals as a pure striker, one with his foot (11') and the other with his head (16'). The practice, therefore, was archived in just over a quarter of an hour, so much so that in the second half we played above all for the duty of signing, even if Napoli still indulged in the whim of scoring even the 3-0 with Ostigard (80'), reaching 20 goals in just 5 Champions League matches (best attack in the competition). Good news from Amsterdam would have been needed to make the evening perfect, instead the Liverpool won without problems (3-0) thus postponing the question of first place to the direct match next Tuesday: the Azzurri, however, could even be fine with a defeat with 3 goals difference, by virtue of the 4-1 in the first leg and general goal difference.
Spalletti and De Laurentiis in chorus: "What a beautiful Naples!"
“We were almost perfect, it wasn't easy to maintain the level of quality in this match – the enthusiastic words of Spalletti -. Especially the fresh ones were very ready, they did really well and they deserve applause for the attention and care they had in training, taking advantage of what was made available to them". “Unstoppable and fun! Come on Naples Always” the telegraphic comment of the president De Laurentiis on Twitter, demonstrating that he too likes this super team very much, despite the silence of the last few months.
