Ivan Zamorano:
Winner of Inter vs Barcelona Will Become Champions League Champion
Ivan Zamorano, former Inter star, believes the winner of the match between Inter and Barcelona will lift the Champions League trophy.
Inter will face Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals at San Siro in a crucial and thrilling match.
Zamorano, in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, discussed the match and said: “Anything can happen in this game, and nothing else can be expected. Just look at the two teams, the number of players who can change the outcome with a single move.
I truly believe this competition will go down to the wire. But Inter has an extra advantage: San Siro. I can say this with confidence because I’ve played big games there myself. It gives you incredible energy, something that can be decisive in close matches.
Inter must try to maintain possession as much as possible and use it to break the opponent’s confidence. Of course, it’s not easy, but it could be the key to the game. Yamal? When a star is in top form, you can’t stop him. But you can imagine limiting him, and I think Inzaghi knows how to react properly.”
Zamorano also spoke about Inter’s key to victory: “Inter must make a difference in midfield, and Inzaghi has the right players: Barella, Çalhanoğlu, and Mkhitaryan must escape Barcelona’s press and manage the game with quality. Barcelona is in good form, but mentally and tactically, Inter doesn’t need to change much from the first leg.”
When asked about the Champions League finalist, he added: “Well, making an exact prediction is really difficult. But the only thing I’m sure of is: the team that advances from these two will become the champion. I’m absolutely certain about that.”