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Marotta: ‘Inter should method Bayern Munich as if it’s 0-0’

Inter President Beppe Marotta insists they have to ‘method it as if the tie was nonetheless 0-0’ after beating Bayern Munich 2-1 within the Champions League quarter-final. ‘We have now a selected plan for subsequent season.’

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It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

Whoever wins this tie will go on to face Barcelona within the semi-finals.

The primary leg was a dramatic 2-1 victory sealed by Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi, ending a 22-match Bayern Munich unbeaten house run within the Champions League.

“Many are accustomed to this environment and matches of this degree, however Bayern are filled with champions too, so we can not underestimate them. We’ve bought to method this sport as if the tie was nonetheless 0-0,”

“The assist of our followers will probably be of giant assist for a rare goal that all of us wish to obtain.”

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We noticed in final night time’s fixtures that even the giants who went by like Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona each conceded three targets, whereas Inter have let in solely three targets all through the complete Champions League marketing campaign.

Can this defensive solidity make them stand out from the group this season?

“It was one of many peculiarities of our marketing campaign, however I’m happy to notice that every one groups play to attain targets, assault and win. This has been a change in soccer general in recent times, and it makes the game extra entertaining. We hope to see some nice soccer this night, and to emerge victorious,” stated Marotta.

Marotta planning for Inter future already

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his workforce’s first objective with teammates Marcus Thuram and Matteo Darmian in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Last First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Enviornment Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photograph by Alex Grimm/Getty Photographs)

Inter are nonetheless within the operating for the Treble, so Marotta was requested if their switch technique will change for 2025-26 in the event that they win one, two or three trophies?

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“We have now a really particular plan in place, no matter how the season ends. Naturally, we wish to hold going, however to date it has been a really satisfying season when it comes to sporting outcomes and in addition our funds,” replied the President.

“This enables us to arrange a plan for subsequent season making focused investments on particular profiles, understanding that we’ll give attention to a core of Italian gamers, plus bringing down the common age of the squad to get worth out of younger figures, but additionally nonetheless have that blend of expertise within the facet that’s so vital.

“Having Italians is essential as a result of there may be immense stress in Italian soccer that some overseas gamers are maybe unaccustomed to. I don’t know if that’s a great or a nasty factor, however it’s a issue,” continued Marotta.

“Simply take a look at Bayern Munich, the place their goalkeeper could be very younger and he’s teammates with Thomas Muller, so that you want that stability. We additionally need to take into consideration the added bodily pressure of the sport these days, which has modified in recent times.”