Lautaro: UEFA Champions League is a goal, not an obsession

Lautaro Martínez, the captain of Inter, has confirmed that winning the UEFA Champions League is a real goal for the team, emphasizing that the Nerazzurri enter the match against Real Madrid with the ambition to compete and achieve a positive result at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Lautaro Martínez said before the match: "The UEFA Champions League is a dream for us, but it is not an obsession. We know the road is long and difficult, but our goal is to reach the top, and we have to be at our best against Real Madrid."

The Argentine forward spoke about facing Real Madrid, emphasizing that Inter must deliver a strong performance both physically and tactically, while adhering to the instructions of coach Cristian Kivu, particularly regarding pressing and collective defensive work.

Lautaro has expressed his great respect for Real Madrid, noting that playing at Santiago Bernabéu is a significant challenge. However, Inter have the quality and experience to compete with one of the biggest clubs in Europe and aim for a strong start in their UEFA Champions League campaign.