Del Piero: ‘Inter were average in Bodo/Glimt defeat; Juventus face titanic challenge’ | OneFootball

Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero has delivered a frank assessment of Inter’s shock Champions League elimination at the hands of Bodo/Glimt, while issuing a rallying call to the Bianconeri ahead of their own daunting second leg against Galatasaray.

Speaking on Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Juventus legend was generous in his praise for the Norwegian side, but pulled no punches when it came to analysing Inter’s performance.

“Bodo played an exceptional game, their teamwork, desire and passion for the sport made the difference,” he said.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Jens Petter Hauge of Bodo/Glimt celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“But Inter were too passive. These are matches you win by doing something more than average, and tonight Inter played an average game. Often that is enough for them, but tonight everything went wrong.”

Del Piero: ‘Inter average, Juventus face titanic challenge’

Del Piero was particularly struck by the atmosphere inside the stadium and felt Inter failed to rise to the occasion.

“There were 80,000 people there, it only takes a moment to ignite a crowd like that,” he said.

“Their performance, not exactly lifeless but without that something extra, gives you pause for thought. It is a shame, because Inter had the tools to go through.”

Attention then turned to Juventus, who face Galatasaray on Wednesday holding a 5-2 deficit from the first leg, a mountain Del Piero described in stark terms.

“Juventus face a titanic challenge, far greater than the one Inter had,” he said.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC looks dejected at the end of the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Como 1907 at on February 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“They need to give a response of pride, win the game and produce a superior performance. They need a spark to change the current trend, because they have lost several matches recently. It will be extremely difficult for them to go through, even if we all hope they do.”