Third day in Europe: Simone Inzaghi’s men have the obligation of three points against the leaders, who want to continue writing history
The return to the field after the break was traumatic for Inter, defeated in comeback at the Olimpico 3-1 by Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio. But there is no time to mull over: Simone Inzaghi must already think about the next match, that is the match against Sheriff Tiraspol on the third day of the Champions League. An already vital match for the Nerazzurri, who started slowly in Europe. Opposite, the current group leaders: they play at San Siro, kick-off on Tuesday at 21.
START
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Inter restarted from 0-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk, in the third consecutive draw without goals between the Nerazzurri and the Ukrainians. A disappointing result arrived after the defeat at home against Real Madrid: Rodrygo’s goal in the final was decisive, to freeze the whole San Siro. On the other hand, there is the surprising Sheriff Tiraspol: started as Cinderella of the group and now leaders with full points. First the victory at home against Shakhtar Donetsk, then the incredible success at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid: 2-1 with a goal by Sebastien Thill just seconds from recovery.
THE NUMBERS
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The Moldovans are looking for their third success in as many Champions League matches in their first ever experience in the competition: only Malaga (in 2012/13) and Leicester (in 2016/17) have succeeded. What’s more: the last team capable of winning the first two away matches of the competition (also considering the European Cup) was Aston Villa in the 1981/82 season. Inter want to prevent the Sheriff from writing further history and must look at their negative numbers in the Champions League: only one victory in the last nine games played (four defeats and as many draws) and no goals scored in five of the seven most recent matches. Worrying data from Antonio Conte to Inzaghi: there is still time, but mistakes are not allowed against the Sheriff. Despite the difference in the standings, the bookmakers are all on the side of the Italian champions: will Inter be able to respect the prediction and relaunch in Europe?
October 17, 2021 (change October 17, 2021 | 18:39)
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