Inzaghi: The Result is Not Enough, We Must Decide in the Return Leg

The head coach of Inter Milan, Italian Simone Inzaghi, praised his players' performance after the historic victory over Bayern Munich with a score of 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

Inzaghi said: "Without a doubt, we must commend what the players delivered tonight; more than the result, what matters to me is the way we played. The performance reflected our true identity."

He added: "We know that Bayern Munich is a top-class team, but Inter Milan showed great resilience, standing firm in every aspect: determination, courage, and focus."

He continued: "We noticed some changes in Bayern Munich's plans, as they kept Thomas Müller on the bench and brought in Guerreiro to mark Hakan Çalhanoğlu, but we handled it calmly."

Inzaghi went on: "Bayern tried to apply high pressure, but we played real football, based on quality and confidence. Our goal started from the goalkeeper, which shows how committed the team is to building from the back."

He concluded his statements by saying: "Even after the equalizer, the team did not give up; we continued to try and succeeded in scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. This is proof that we adhere to our style and approach, relying on the same principles for almost four years."

He added: "In the return leg, we must repeat the same performance, keep the ball, and control the pace of the game, because Bayern Munich is a merciless team if you give them space."