Though Inter Milan eradicated Barcelona in a mammoth Champions League semi-final tie, Nicolo Barella had a uncommon evening off.
A number of home media shops criticized the diminutive midfielder, as relayed by .
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Whether or not it was the stress, fatigue, or one thing else, wasn’t his greatest model final evening.
Regardless of being the one Inter midfielder able to equaling Barcelona’s tempo, he struggled in possession.
That’s a bit odd for a participant of his caliber.
Nicolo Barella Falters in Inter Milan Victory vs Barcelona
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale celebrates victory on the finish of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Last Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Certainly, his passes typically lacked precision, to not point out he misplaced the ball in a harmful space early on.
Fortunately, it didn’t backfire on Inter.
Nonetheless, the 28-year-old made up for his clumsy moments with unparalleled vitality and dedication.
acknowledged Barella’s combating spirit and refused to take him off regardless of a number of lapses of focus.
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And the previous Cagliari star repaid that belief by working his socks off till the ultimate whistle.
Even when issues didn’t go his manner, Barella refused to provide in. As a substitute, he stored on shifting, which is a trait of a real champion.
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