Inter's Champions League Journey: Inzaghi Praises Team Ahead Of Final Against PSG

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Inter Milan's journey to the Champions League final has been remarkable, with Simone Inzaghi praising his team's efforts. They are set to face Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month. This marks Inter's second final appearance in three seasons, having previously lost 1-0 to Manchester City in 2023. The team aims for their fourth European Cup/Champions League title after an impressive campaign.

Inter's path to the final included a thrilling semi-final victory over Barcelona, winning 7-6 on aggregate with a decisive goal in extra time. They also overcame Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, showcasing their strength and determination. Inzaghi expressed pride in his players' dedication and hard work, which has brought them back to the final stage so soon after their previous disappointment.

The journey to this point has been challenging, as Inzaghi noted. "It's been a long journey to reach the final," he told UEFA.com. "We took it step by step." He highlighted the intensity of their matches against Barcelona and Bayern Munich, acknowledging both teams' quality and organisation.

Before focusing on the Champions League final, Inter must concentrate on the Serie A title race. They trail Napoli by one point and will play Como on Friday while Napoli hosts Cagliari simultaneously. To retain their Serie A crown without a play-off, Inter needs to outperform Napoli's result. Currently, they have a 14.6% chance of winning the Scudetto compared to Napoli's 85.4%.

Inter has dominated recent encounters with Como, winning their last eight Serie A matches against them and conceding only two goals during that period. Their longest winning streaks in Serie A history are nine games each against Empoli and Genoa.

Recent Away Form

Despite an earlier run of eight consecutive away victories with seven clean sheets, Inter's recent away form has been less consistent. They have won only two of their last eight away matches in Serie A, drawing three and losing three.

If Inter wins against Como and Napoli drops points, they could secure the Scudetto with 81 points, averaging 2.1 points per game. Since 1994-95, only Juventus in 1996/97 won the title with a lower average of 1.9 points per game.

As Inter prepares for these crucial matches, they remain focused on achieving success both domestically and in Europe. Their determination and resilience have brought them this far, and they aim to continue their impressive form in pursuit of glory on both fronts.