In an interview with Italian radio station Radio 24 earlier on today, former Inter president and owner Massimo Moratti reminisced about the famous 1-0 loss to Barcelona which took place 10 years ago today.
Inter won the first leg in Milan 3-1 and despite spending the majority of the game with a man less due to Thiago Motta’s sending off, Inter defended for their lives and although they lost 1-0, the Nerazzurri progressed to the Champions League final with thanks to a 3-2 aggregate scoreline.
“It was the most exciting and the most valiant game. The fact we were left with 10 men for so long and I think quite unfairly, gave the players an incredible charge. It was a fantastic game for everyone,” Moratti began the interview.
“Did we win the Champions League last night? I would say yes. I knew Mourinho, who was a student of Van Gaal, knew Bayern Munich’s game. It was difficult against them in Madrid but Barcelona were the biggest obstacle.”
Samuel Eto’o ended up playing full back against Barcelona and Moratti shared his thoughts on the Cameroonian who proved pivotal for Inter that whole season.
“Eto’o was special. He is someone with class and style. He is a proud boy and that evening he was wonderful.”
Next he claimed that Ronaldo could have stayed with Inter had it not been for his well documented injury problems.
“Honestly the injuries were an injustice because he would have had an even brighter career, and perhaps he would have stayed at Inter.”
In conclusion he spoke on whether he thinks the 2019/20 Serie A season should resume or not.
“We have to prepare for the new season, chasing this one is dangerous and a waste of time. The crisis has forced the whole world to rethink things.”
