
Many doubted the power of Simone Inzaghi as Inter prepared for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against Barcelona, but the Italians produced a performance worthy of continental glory last week.
Inzaghi's side, beaten finalists two years ago, were typically efficient in Catalonia off the back of a woeful domestic run which has greatly hindered their Scudetto challenge. They were forced to defend deep against a Barca team intent on suffocation, but their ability to break out of pressure and maximise their attacking moments was on full display.