Flick during his post match interview admitted that Inter Milan are a strong side, adding that they have a really good striker.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has identified why his team lost to Inter Milan in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-final second leg tie.
Inter after holding their visitors to a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the competition at Nou Camp won the return leg at San Siro 4-3.
Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu gave Inter Milan a 2-0 lead at half time.
In the second half, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo equalized for the visitors before Raphinha gave Barcelona the lead.
Francesco Acerbi then scored a few minutes later to take the match into extra-time.
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However, Davide Fratessi scored in the first half of extra time to ensure Inter Milan advanced to the Champions League final on 7-6 aggregate scoreline.
Speaking during his post match interview, Flick noted that Simeone Inzaghi’s men defended well during the encounter.
The German tactician also labelled Inter Milan as a strong team, adding that they have a really good striker.
He said, “I am very disappointed that we are out – but I am not disappointed about the performance of my team. They tried everything.
“We are out, but next year we will start again and we will make our fans, the club and everyone around us happy.
“They [Inter Milan] are a really good team, a strong team who defend well but also they have a really good striker.”
