The defeat at the Bernabéu does not erase Inter‘s performance, as they faced Real Madrid head-on. Chivu‘s team created chances and showed personality, producing significant play against a high-level opponent.
According to Opta, the Nerazzurri completed 94% of their passes. This is the highest accuracy rate ever recorded by a team against Real in a UEFA Champions League match, based on data available since the 2003-04 season. A record that demonstrates the courage and quality of Inter’s play.
Inter produced 21 shots during the match, but were unable to capitalize on the numerous chances created. Mourinho‘s side took advantage of two defensive errors to counterattack and punish the Nerazzurri, deserving the final victory. However, the technical data remains: Chivu’s boys did not hide and played their game in Madrid.
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