Italy worldwide Giacomo Raspadori has warned his Atletico Madrid teammates in regards to the threats that Inter possess forward of the assembly of the 2 sides within the Champions League on Wednesday evening: ‘They know how you can mud themselves down after disappointment’.
Raspadori, who joined Atletico from Napoli in the course of the summer time switch window, is looking for simply his fourth begin since shifting to Madrid when Inter go to the Metropolitano on Wednesday evening.
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Atleti are seventeenth within the standings after successful two and shedding two of their first 4 video games within the competitors this season, whereas Inter sit in third place, degree with Bayern Munich and Arsenal on the prime, after an ideal return of 4 wins in the beginning of the marketing campaign.
“It’s an important sport for our journey within the Champions League. Thus far, we’ve misplaced two troublesome video games in England and received twice at residence. If we wish to end within the prime eight, we have now to do the whole lot to increase this run,” Raspadori mentioned in an interview with
Raspadori on Atletico transfer, leaving Napoli and Inter risk
MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 30: Giacomo Raspadori of Atletico Madrid. appears to be like on in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt at Estadio Metropolitano on September 30, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photograph by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Photos)
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How is Raspadori settling in Madrid after over the summer time?
“Good. We’re coming in off a collection of optimistic outcomes, and the three we received at Getafe had been crucial. We misplaced there final yr, so successful such a sport, once we’ve struggled, is basically necessary. Time will inform how necessary it’s, however we’re up there within the standings now, 4 behind Actual Madrid. We’ve recovered nicely after a sophisticated begin.”
It was identified to Raspadori that Atletico have at all times scored, and have at all times taken the lead of their Serie A matches to date this season.
“That’s a very necessary truth, it makes it clear that we at all times have the correct method going into matches. If you happen to step onto the pitch and take the lead, it implies that you’ve come good on what you’ve ready.”
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How did his transfer to Madrid come about?
GETAFE, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 23: Giacomo Raspadori of Atletico de Madrid celebrates his staff’s first purpose which was an personal purpose scored by Domingos Duarte of Getafe CF (not pictured) in the course of the LaLiga EA Sports activities match between Getafe CF and Atletico de Madrid at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on November 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photograph by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photos)
“Atletico confirmed curiosity and I had no doubts,” Raspadori answered. “I jumped at what I contemplate a fantastic alternative when it comes to soccer and private life. I’ve at all times watched and admired LaLiga, the thought of taking part in right here enticed me.
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“Clearly, it’s not straightforward to depart Naples, a novel metropolis that is stuffed with ardour and love for soccer, a spot the place I had a good time and received the league twice in three years. I had an unbelievable expertise.”
There had been options that Inter had additionally explored the potential of signing Raspadori over the summer time: “There was curiosity, however by no means something actually concrete,” he replied.
Raspadori was requested if he had an opportunity to look at the Derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan over the weekend.
He replied: “The second half. It was good, nicely performed, I loved it. Video games like which can be received and misplaced within the large moments, it went nicely for Milan.”
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And what does he anticipate to see from Inter within the Champions League on Tuesday evening?
epa11933035 Napoli’s ahead Giacomo Raspadori in motion in the course of the Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs Inter FC at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, Italy, 01 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO
“Dedication and a need to redeem themselves after the derby. They’ve executed amazingly within the Champions League to date. Okay, they’ve crushed groups which can be within the decrease a part of the desk, however they’ve executed what they’ve wanted to do and it’s by no means straightforward in opposition to anybody within the Champions League.
“Dropping necessary video games can have an effect on the temper within the squad, however I do know plenty of the Inter gamers, and I do know they’ve plenty of psychological power. They know how you can mud themselves down after a disappointment like that. It’s a powerful group and they’re going to are available feeling motivated.”