Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella underlined the necessity for substance over model because the Nerazzurri put together for a decisive Champions League assembly with Atletico Madrid, insisting the crew should reproduce the angle proven in Sunday’s derby regardless of the defeat.
Chatting with Amazon Prime Video shortly earlier than kick-off, with , Barella acknowledged the similarities between the 2 sides.
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“Milan and Atletico Madrid have comparable types,” he stated.
“We in contrast them, and we have to play the identical sport as Sunday, the one factor lacking was the aim.”
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Luka Modric of AC Milan competes for the ball with Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
The midfielder careworn that Inter’s strategy wouldn’t change, even when pragmatism could also be required.
“We attempt to play lovely soccer and we shouldn’t lose that, however scoring is what counts.”
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Barella displays on Inter derby setback
Barella additionally mirrored on his message to the squad over the previous few days, emphasising the necessity to keep balanced after the derby setback.
“Soccer is like this, when issues go nicely you come on TV and snort, however within the dressing room you want positivity. Negativity helps nobody,” he defined.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Nicolò Barella warms up forward earlier than the Serie A match at Stadio Sant’Elia on September 27, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)
“The stays with us as a result of we got here away with nothing, however the league is lengthy and so is the Champions League.”
With 4 video games left within the League Section, Barella was clear concerning the goal. “We’ll attempt to end high,” he added, as Inter look to claim themselves in a tightly contested league desk.