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Man City coach Pep Guardiola feels that Simone Inzaghi and Inter Milan are “incredible” after their Champions League thriller against Barcelona.
Guardiola gave his thoughts on yesterday’s match in a press conference ahead of his team’s Premier League outing against Wolverhampton Wanderers, via FCInterNews.
Inter Milan and Barcelona played out an instant classic of a Champions League semifinal first leg yesterday.
The Nerazzurri raced to an early lead. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring within the first minute. He found the back of the net with a spectacular backheel.
Then, Denzel Dumfries produced a brilliant overhead kick from a corner to double Inter’s advantage.
However, Barcelona hit back. Lamine Yamal scored a special goal of his own. Then, Ferran Torres finished off an excellent team possession move.
The two teams weren’t finished, however.
Inter Milan regained their advantage, with Dumfries once against scoring from a corner.
Then, a stunning Raphinha long-range hit bounced in off the back of Inter keeper Yann Sommer after deflecting off of the crossbar.
Man City Coach Guardiola Calls Inter & Inzaghi “Incredible” After Barcelona Thriller
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola commented that “I was surprised at how beautiful the match was.”
“Thanks to matches of this kind, stadiums will never be empty. Our business will grow.”
Guardiola declared that “I can only be grateful for the two Champions League semifinals.”
“Both were incredible. Particularly yesterday’s.”
Meanwhile, the Manchester City coach added that “I think Inter showed once again that they’re incredible.”
“Like they did when we beat them in the Champions League.”
Guardiola outlined the qualities he admires in the Nerazzurri: “They defend well, manage transitions, they’re physical and well-organized.”
The City coach added that “Simone Inzaghi is an incredible coach.”
“Next Tuesday and Wednesday will be two incredible matches. Four fantastic teams, and they deserve to be there.”
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