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Marotta: ‘Inter must learn Champions League lessons, no easy games’

Inter President Beppe Marotta warns ‘there are no easy teams’ and they must ‘learn the lessons’ of their Champions League games when hosting Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:49 PM

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Inter President Beppe Marotta warned that Inter must learn Champions League lessons following two straight European defeats.
Inter suffered consecutive group-stage losses against Real Madrid and Club Brugge due to costly individual mistakes.
Marotta noted that lower-seeded clubs have grown tactically and cannot be underestimated in European competitions.

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Inter President Beppe Marotta warned that there are no easy opponents and emphasized that his side must learn their Champions League lessons ahead of hosting Shakhtar Donetsk. The comments follow back-to-back defeats in the competition, falling 2-1 to Real Madrid and 4-3 at home to Club Brugge amid costly individual defensive errors.

Marotta highlighted the tactical growth of lower-seeded European clubs, noting that quality alone is insufficient without intensity. Inter faces mounting roster challenges, with Lautaro Martinez, Benjamin Pavard, Curtis Jones, and John Stones all sidelined due to injuries.

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Marotta: ‘Inter must learn Champions League lessons, no easy games’

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