No one had expected Barcelona to lose again!
And they had lost miserably!
In the first leg of the Champions League tie away at Meazza Stadium, Barcelona had gotten off to a smooth start. Pedro had helped his team take the lead in the nineteenth minute, but not long afterward, Eto'o, Maicon, and Diego Milito scored in succession.
Diego Milito, in particular, had already made a name for himself across Europe despite being an Argentine striker, but after this match, his fame would spread throughout the world. He had created all three goals himself, orchestrating Inter Milan's stunning comeback.
Three to one. Mourinho's Inter Milan had essentially secured the other ticket to the Champions League Final.
This shocked the entire world. Even Yang Yang could hardly believe it.
Yang Yang had watched the match at home with Su Ye.
Looking at the match as a whole, Inter Milan's tactics had many similarities to Real Madrid's. For example, both teams defended exceptionally well, controlled the available space effectively, and used simple, clear counterattacking patterns that were nevertheless highly threatening.
Real Madrid had Ibrahimovic up front, while Inter Milan had Diego Milito. Both players had displayed immense tactical value. In some respects, Diego Milito had even done better than Ibrahimovic.
Of course, that was only in terms of tactical impact. When it came to threat on the pitch, the Swedish Striker was unquestionably the best in the world.
"It seems the volcanic ash has had a huge impact on Barcelona. The players can barely run, and they've basically lost every one-on-one duel." Su Ye spoke helplessly. As a woman, she had always been very fond of Barcelona's football.
To some extent, Guardiola's possession-based football really was quite appealing.
But Yang Yang did not see it that way.
"The volcanic ash has