Yann Sommer implores Inter to maintain resilience and forge ahead following an unexpected Champions League elimination to Atletico Madrid. Initially, Inter seemed to dominate proceedings, with Federico Dimarco securing a 2-0 aggregate lead for the Nerazzurri within 33 minutes. However, Antoine Griezmann swiftly responded, narrowing the margin within 120 seconds. A late equalizer by Memphis Depay in the 87th minute forced the match into extra time, ultimately culminating in a penalty shootout, where Jan Oblak’s remarkable saves and Lautaro Martinez’s missed opportunity sealed Inter’s fate.
Expressing his sentiments to Amazon Prime Video Italia, Sommer acknowledged the disappointment of the defeat, attributing it to the intricacies of high-level competition. Despite the setback, he emphasized the resilience of the team, urging them to remain steadfast and look ahead.
Inter’s formidable performance leading up to the match, characterized by a flawless record of 13 consecutive victories in 2024, had positioned them as formidable contenders aiming to surpass their previous season’s achievement of reaching the Champions League Final. However, with their European aspirations dashed, their focus now shifts to Serie A, where they currently maintain a commanding 16-point lead at the summit of the table.