Inter legend Materazzi ‘more worried about Bayern Munich than Barcelona’ | OneFootball

Inter legend Marco Materazzi says he was more worried about Bayern Munich than he is about Barcelona: ‘Inter’s maturity will help Inzaghi.’

The Nerazzurri qualified for the Champions League semifinals, beating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate after a 2-2 draw at San Siro on Wednesday.

The Nerazzurri reached the Final only two years ago, when they lost to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. After the game, the Spanish tactician said he was sure Inter would reach the Final again in the coming years.

“Guardiola was right. That prediction is coming true. Inter are on the right path,” Materazzi told Gazzetta.

“There are a few steps to make history. The team strongly desires to go all the way, and now anything truly seems possible.”

Lautaro was perhaps the best player in the two legs against Bayern Munich, scoring a goal in each fixture.

“Lautaro, the team and the coach are all as one,” said Materazzi.

“A special environment has been created; everyone is going in the same direction.

“Lautaro can’t be questioned. He scores, leads and sets the example. Surely, he had a bit of luck with the goal, but you have to create those chances, don’t you?”

The defending champions showed great maturity and solidity against Bayern Munich, especially in difficult moments.

“They had the ability to read the moment,” noted Materazzi.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“Kane’s goal could have thrown anyone into crisis, but Inter remained composed and turned the game around within minutes. It was a massive psychological blow to Bayern, the Germans were overwhelmed by the one-two punch from the Nerazzurri. The same thing happened in the first leg, with Frattesi scoring a few minutes after Muller’s equaliser. Inter proved they are always in control of the game.”

The Serie A giants will face Barcelona in the semifinals. The first leg will be played in Catalunya on April 30.

“Honestly, I was more worried before Inter-Bayern. Barcelona is a team full of talent, with incredible strikers, from Lewandowski to Lamine Yamal, capable of scoring against top sides, but they are also a very young team. I believe Inter’s maturity will help Inzaghi,” said Materazzi.

“As always, the atmosphere last night gave me chills. Inter will play the first leg in Barcelona with the same spirit as in Munich, and they could gain a significant advantage on April 30.”

Inter remain in the race for the treble, as they are the Serie A leaders and are into the Coppa Italia semifinals.