Yesterday, in the most prestigious tournament in the football world — the Champions League final, Inter suffered a painful and unexpectedly large defeat against PSG. The Parisians scored five unanswered goals against their opponents and secured their first Champions League trophy in history. For the Milanese, this defeat was a significant blow.
Team captain and main striker Lautaro Martinez answered journalists' questions after the match, discussing the reasons for the defeat and his inner feelings.
“This evening was very painful for us. We prepared strongly before the final match, studied the opponent's weak points, but almost none of what we planned was realized on the field. PSG skillfully took advantage of our mistakes and showed a game worthy of victory that night. We must rightly congratulate them,” Lautaro said.
At the same time, the 27-year-old Argentine footballer mentioned that this defeat cannot completely negate the work done throughout the season. Inter showcased bright and memorable performances in both the Italian championship and the Champions League this season. Undoubtedly, the failure in the last match disappointed the team, but the player once again acknowledged his respect for his teammates.
“Throughout the season, we worked hard together with our team, club, and coach. We ended this year without trophies, which is a painful reality, but it does not diminish the work we did over the season. Personally, I am proud of every teammate. Their efforts and spirit inspire me. We will draw the right conclusions from this defeat and come back even stronger,” Lautaro emphasized.
The Argentine player was active on the field for all 90 minutes of the final match and received a score of 6.1 according to statistics. That day, luck did not smile upon him and his teammates. However, the striker believes that this experience will empower the team in the future and serve as a foundation for success.
Martinez said: “We will not stop. Life and football go on. This evening hurt our hearts, but it is part of the game. We will get up and move forward again; this is not the final test for us. New goals, new plans, and new victories await us. We promise our fans that we will show them games that will make them proud again.”
Thus, the Inter captain sees this painful defeat as a first step towards future victories for the team. His words encourage the club's supporters to look forward to the upcoming seasons with great hope. The team captain has inspired the fans again with his words and rekindled confidence in future successes.
