Speaking after the Champions League encounter between Barcelona and Inter, Simone Inzaghi expressed immense satisfaction with his team`s performance, stating, «It`s a huge satisfaction, we played a great game.» However, he admitted to some lingering regret regarding the match`s turning points. «Of course, there`s a bit of regret about the two-goal lead we had,» Inzaghi commented, also referencing a disallowed goal. «A goal being disallowed that I still don`t understand why… but we played an excellent match against what I think is the strongest team in the world.»
Interviewed by Amazon Prime, the Inter coach added, «Incidents make a difference, but [the disallowed goal] wouldn`t have changed anything. We still played a good match.» He singled out a specific opponent player: «On the other side, there was a player I haven`t seen the likes of in the last 8-9 years. Yamal caused us a lot of problems, then clearly he faded a bit later on.» Inzaghi acknowledged Barcelona`s quality: «They have tremendous quality, we put in a very well-organized performance.»
Addressing the situation with Lautaro Martinez, Inzaghi explained, «He was coming off eight consecutive games, unfortunately, I didn`t have Thuram, and he was playing a lot.» Lautaro suffered a physical issue, forcing him off. «He felt a strain, which happens when you play so many games, and he was forced to give up.» Inzaghi praised the substitute, adding, «But I compliment Taremi on how he came on.» Looking ahead to the next fixture, he concluded, «Tuesday will be a final, and we know that whoever wins will go and play another one.»