Javier Zanetti looks forward to facing AC Milan in the Champions League. Semi-finals. But the vice president of Inter Milan does not see it as a revenge game for the Nerazzurri team.
Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti believes facing longtime rivals AC Milan in the Champions League. This season’s semi-finals weren’t an eye-watering match for the Nerazzurri. Despite having been disappointed on the European stage by the Rossoneri team on both previous occasions. According to the radio station ‘Radio Nerazzurra’ last Friday.
‘We are all happy. We give every fan a Champions League night. Thanks to the great atmosphere at San Siro, the boys brought us joy. Which is a very important target for us.’ said Zanetti UFABET
AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Have met four times before in the Champions League. The first time being in the semi-final of the 2002-03 season and the quarter-final in the 2004-05 season. Where the Rossoneri team were. The winning side of both seasons
‘Derby matches are always important and special. But first there will be five domestic games. The hope is to win them all. In the league, we have important goals as well. To win a ticket to play in the Champions League next season It happened 20 years ago. So it’s not a revenge. But first we have to think about the championship because we have important goals to achieve. Which is not far out of reach’
Zanetti added that the AC Milan-Inter Milan clash reminded him of his career as well.
‘My best moment was without a doubt that night in Madrid. Fortunately, there are many great opportunities to remember. The UEFA Cup final in 1998, my first trophy, Diego Milito’s goal against Siena that made me history as Inter captain that won the treble. ‘
Inter are scheduled to play five games before taking on AC Milan in the Champions League. The first leg of the semi-final on Wednesday, May 10, after Sunday’s away game against Empoli in Serie A. Followed by the second game of the playoffs on the stage of the Coppa Italia against Juventus on Wednesday April 26, then there will be three more Serie A games against Lazio (home), Verona (away) and Roma (away).