The goal by Dimarco and that by Diouf allowed Inter to return to victory in the Champions League after three consecutive defeats. However, the win achieved on the field of Borussia Dortmund was not enough for Chivu‘s team to secure direct qualification to the round of 16 of the European competition.
The Nerazzurri finished in tenth place in the large group and will therefore have to face the playoffs. Their opponent will be either Bodo Glimt, who finished twenty-third, or Benfica led by Jose Mourinho, who finished twenty-fourth. The former Inter coach could therefore return to San Siro, albeit as an opponent.
If the team manages to get through the playoff, in the round of 16 they would face either Manchester City or Sporting. The exact definition of the pairings will come on Friday with the draw scheduled in Nyon, which will determine the details of the knockout stage.
