Inter Milan is eager to make a statement in an important matchup against Atletico Madrid this Wednesday evening.
As reported by Tuttosport through FCInterNews, the iconic club from San Siro is determined to tackle their persistent struggles against top-tier opponents.
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In a recent Derby della Madonnina, despite putting AC Milan under significant pressure, Inter faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat.
Coach Cristian Chivu experienced a tough initiation as head coach during this pivotal clash, even though the Nerazzurri outperformed their rivals overall.
Inter Milan Aiming to Break ‘Big-Match’ Curse Against Atletico Madrid
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu observes before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter took to the field against Milan with several key players missing, such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Denzel Dumfries.
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Although they outshot the Rossoneri 20 to 3 and achieved an impressive 1.92 xG, they still ended up on the losing side.
This defeat marks Inter’s third disappointing loss in ‘high-profile’ matches this Serie A season, previously falling to Juventus and Napoli.
Chivu will be eager to break this unfavorable streak when they face Atletico Madrid.
Beyond this encounter, Inter is set to compete against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, making it vital for them to improve their record against strong teams to secure a straightforward path to the last-16 qualification.