The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 181 Advance to the semi-finals!
  “I am very satisfied with the team’s performance and winning the first leg at home is indeed a good start.

The opponent's performance today was actually quite good, especially their goalkeeper Akinfeev.

If it weren't for his heroic save, I think we could have scored at least two more goals today.

During the game, the visiting team also made many threatening attacks. Fortunately, our defensive players also performed well.

Of course, we have reached the quarter-finals. I don’t think any team’s goal is not to win the championship, right?

Is anyone really aiming for elimination?

I won’t think about our opponents in the semi-finals now, that will be done after we knock out Moscow in the second leg. "

They defeated CSKA Moscow 3-0 at home without any suspense. Inter Milan once again took the lead in the two-round contest.

Now everyone has no doubts about whether Mourinho's team can reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. The question is whether they can continue to break through, reach the finals and even win the final championship trophy.

"It's unlikely. There is Barcelona ahead of us. Besides Barcelona, ​​Bayern and Manchester United are also very strong. Fortunately, they are about to eliminate one of them."

"What's wrong with Barcelona? Didn't we already beat Barcelona before?"

"That's just the group stage, it doesn't count. Barcelona will definitely be different in the knockout rounds."

"I still think we have a good chance. I believe in Mourinho, I believe in Leo, and I believe that the players can create miracles!"

It's too early to say this now. We just finished the first leg of the quarter-finals. Three days later, Inter Milan continued to sit at home and ushered in the 32nd round of Serie A against Bologna.

Since he has won the championship ahead of schedule, Mourinho has made a substantial rotation.

Players such as Balotelli, Wang Dong, Stankovic, Thornton and Cordoba got the chance to start.

In the 16th minute of the first half, Leo stole the ball near the center circle, ran for 20 meters with the ball, and shot with his left foot in the arc of the penalty area!

After the ball bounced off the ground, it deceived Bologna goalkeeper Viviano and ran into the lower right corner of the goal!

Shortly after the start of the second half, Inter Milan expanded the score.

Leo made a beautiful diagonal pass with the outside of his right foot in the frontcourt. The ball passed through three defensive players and went to the right side of the penalty area!
  After receiving the ball, Balotelli calmly pushed the ball with his right foot. Although Viviano pounced on the ball, he was still unable to stop the ball from entering the net!

Before the end of the game, Leo scored the ball, Thornton passed from the wing, and Wang Dong overwhelmed the Bologna defender in the penalty area and succeeded in scoring!
  Inter Milan, who finally rotated their lineup, easily defeated Bologna 3-0 at home!
  The Serie A championship is so awesome!
  There is no time to rest at all. We just played a league game on Saturday, and the second leg of the Champions League is on Tuesday.

Inter Milan arrived in Moscow, Russia ahead of schedule.

“Forget about the first leg, forget about the three-point lead, just think of it as a decisive game.

Even though we are away from home, we still have to win against our opponent! "

On April 2010, 4, in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Inter Milan played away against CSKA Moscow at the artificial turf Luzhniki Stadium.

More than 60,000 spectators came to the scene, but almost all of them were supporters of the home team. There were only more than 500 Inter Milan fans.

Inter Milan had only one adjustment in the starting lineup and the first round. Lucio returned from suspension to replace Materazzi and returned to the starting lineup.

Nerazzurri captain Zanetti ushered in his 129th European game and successfully ranked among the top ten in European games.

For CSKA Moscow, Aldonin and Krasic were suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards, and Zagoev and Mark Gonzalez entered the starting lineup.

This game, which determines a place in the Champions League semi-finals, kicked off with the enthusiastic cheers of the home fans.

With the advantage of home court, CSKA Moscow launched an attack at the beginning of the game.

Sixty-nine seconds into the game, Nesid turned his back and Honda Keisuke's left-footed low shot from outside the edge of the penalty area missed the right post.

Then Mamev and Gonzalez successively tried long-range shots from outside the penalty area, but neither of them posed any threat to Cesar.

Although Inter Milan was slightly passive, the defense was still very good and did not give the opponent a chance to kick close to the goal.

In the sixth minute, Keisuke Honda's return pass from the backcourt was too light, and Milito saw the right opportunity and actively stepped forward to press.

After stealing the ball, the Argentine was fouled by home team defender Ignashevich and fell outside the penalty area.

Inter Milan won the first free kick of the game.

After Leo stood at the penalty kick position, he glanced at the goalkeeper in the opponent's penalty area.

Although Akinfeev has always played for CSKA Moscow, as the Russian national goalkeeper, his strength is beyond doubt.

This time Leo was not going to use his trick of falling leaves to attack the goal, and decided to change his tactics.

The referee blew the whistle and Leo took a free kick. His low shot with his right foot passed between the legs of Honda Keisuke who took off from the wall!

CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Akinfeev, who was guarding the goal line, was unexpected!

The Russian's left leg stretched to the limit and failed to stop him. The ball went straight into the middle of the goal!
  One to zero!

Inter Milan easily took the lead soon after the game started!
  The total score in the two rounds was also stretched to four points!
  At the same time, the Nerazzurri still have an away goal in hand, and the advantage is already too great.

If the home team wants to eliminate Inter Milan and advance, they must score five goals at their home court.

CSKA, which was lagging behind, had to make a desperate move and attack with all its strength! Valery Berezutsky was accidentally injured during the scramble, and the home team was forced to make substitutions.

CSKA's head coach Slutsky replaced Valery Berezutsky with Audia, who could not last due to injury, and ordered the team to strengthen their attack.

The home team fans in the stands also knew that they must give more support to the players on the field, and the cheers and cheers were endless.

Leo sent a diagonal pass during the counterattack. Ignashevich's header failed to pass out of the penalty area. Pandev's left-footed volley from behind hit Shchnikov's back and changed direction!
  Akinfeev fought hard to block the ball!

Although they were behind by a big score, the home team still did not give up the game, they were still working hard to find opportunities!

Keisuke Honda's left-footed free kick from the right side missed the goal frame and missed the far post.

Audia, who came on as a substitute, fought hard and poked forward from the right. Neshid stopped the ball at the edge of the penalty area and turned around to shoot a half-volley!

The ball flew close to the left goal post and flew out of the baseline!
  CSKA missed a great scoring opportunity!

Audia stepped on Leo and made too much of a foul move, and was given a yellow card by French referee Lanova.

Pandev cut in from the left and hit the goal, but Akinfeev held him firmly in his arms!
  CSKA quickly counterattacked. Mark Gonzalez scored the ball in time in the midfield. Zagoev dribbled the ball into the left side of the penalty area and hit the goal with his left foot!
  Cesar quickly kicked the ball, and Inter Milan responded immediately.

Leo's precise direct pass found Milito. The Argentinian dunked Alexei Berezutsky, and his right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area was confiscated by Akinfeev who fell to the ground!

The more anxious they are, the more chaotic the game will be. CSKA Moscow, which is eager to score, has a good offensive momentum, but it just doesn't pose much of a threat.

Before the end of the first half, Audia's left-footed long-range shot from the right front of the penalty area was knocked to the ground by Cesar and hit the far post!
  Subsequently, the home team's corner kick was also cleared by the defensive player, and Inter Milan quickly launched a counterattack.

Leo advanced past half-court and passed the ball to the wing. Pandev cut in from the right and volleyed his left foot in front of the penalty area slightly wide of the left post.

With a huge lead, Inter Milan's players entered the locker room in a happy mood.

As AC Miranda's mortal enemy in the same city, the Nerazzurri are always vigilant that they cannot pop the champagne at halftime.

But the advantage in this game is too great. With only forty-five minutes left, is it really possible for CSKA Moscow to score five goals in a row?

It's hard.

At the beginning of the second half, Audia, who was very active, made a breakthrough pass from the right. Neshid grabbed a header in front of the goal and missed the far post.

In the 49th minute, the home team's already unfavorable situation worsened. Audia tackled Eto'o from the front, but Eto'o quickly dodged when he saw that the situation was not going well!

But Audia still tackled Eto'o's right leg, and the referee decisively took out the card!

Audia, who came on as a substitute, received his second yellow card in the game and was sent off!

The score was significantly behind, and now there was one less player in number. CSKA Moscow was completely in despair.

Inter Milan played eleven against ten, occupying the numerical advantage, and controlled the ball in the midfield and backcourt more leisurely, slowing down the pace of the game.

Mark Gonzalez attacked the goal with his left foot from the left wing, and Cesar jumped up to hold the ball firmly.

It was another excellent counterattack opportunity. Leo took the ball without any delay and sent a long overhead pass behind the home team's defense.

Pandev went to the meeting alone to face Akinfeev!

Facing the attacking goalkeeper, the Macedonian cleverly passed the opponent's head, and the ball landed in front of the goal and slowly rolled across the goal line!

Two to zero!
  Pandev scored with a shot!
  Mourinho then replaced Pandev with Thiago Motta, and Inter Milan's formation changed back to 4312.

The meaning is already obvious, let the players on the field relax, this is their home court, so just let it go.

Never injure a player for an inconsequential goal even though you have advanced successfully.

Leo controlled the ball at his feet, slowed down and slowly moved forward.

Two home team defenders came at him.

Ouch? We have already let you go, but you still dare to resist?

Leo smiled softly, poked his right foot covertly, and passed the ball between the two of them!

Milito broke into the left side of the penalty area alone, and his left-footed volley before the penalty spot was bravely confiscated by Akinfeev!

Mourinho replaced Milito with King Dong.

As for why he was not replaced by Bashen, don't mention it. His recent training status has not been very good, and Mourinho is very dissatisfied.

Immediately afterwards, Leo was also replaced by Stankovic.

The game completely entered garbage time, and neither side scored again.

Inter Milan defeated their opponents 3-0 at home and 2-0 away from home, with a total score of 5-0 in the two rounds, and successfully advanced to the Champions League semi-finals!

In another quarter-final, Barcelona won 4-1 away from home and eliminated Arsenal, becoming Inter Milan's opponent in the semi-finals.

"I said that I am very confident in the current team. We will not be afraid of any opponent, and the same is true for Barcelona!"

(End of this chapter)