Inter Milan continues to outperform their Italian rivals in the Serie A title race but are underdogs in the Champions League

The Nerazzurri defeated Roma 4–2 away at the Stadio Olimpico this past weekend. The target of Simone Inzaghi’s men is to win the club’s 20th scudetto. Which would add a second star to their iconic black and blue striped jersey. Juventus who is trailing lost at home with Udinese, and it is now 7 points behing Inter.

However, Inter are preparing to face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League Round of last 16. While Inter performance on the pitch is unmatched, and statistically continues to be among the top 5 best teams in the world.

Most betting houses are placing Inter as the least likely team to win the Champions league 2024. Inter Milan Must Embrace Underdog Spirit To Repeat Champions League Success

Inter Milan’s journey in the Champions League 2024 has challenging but Inter has consistently delivered great football.

Despite being labeled as the underdog by some, Inter’s performance on the pitch consistently defies expectations.

As the team prepares to face Atletico Madrid, there’s a palpable sense of determination and maturity around the club. Something gained through last year’s Champions League final.

Manchester City and Bayern Munich are the favorites to win the title. However, Man City and Bayern are not in good form.

Some may underestimate Inter’s chances of clinching the trophy. However, I firmly believe that they are among the top three favorites, alongside Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Coach Inzaghi’s leadership and tactics have been instrumental in guiding the team through the Champion’s League challenges.

Furthermore, Inter’s underdog market status could serve them as a powerful motivating factor.

Being the underdog comes with its advantages. It instills a sense of humility and hunger within the team, driving them to push harder and prove their worth on the grand European stage.

With less media coverage and distractions, Inter can focus solely on their game plan and execution.

Inzaghi understands the significance of this mentality and will undoubtedly harness it to fuel Inter’s quest for European trophy success. Plus he is a tactician and he can deal with any European teams with the comparative advantage of having nothing to lose.

London’s iconic Wembley stadium will host the Champions League final this year. London has a rich history of hosting prestigious football events and Inter will be eager to make their mark once more on this iconic stage.

The significance England hosting the final this year, adds an extra layer of motivation for Inter, as they aim to emulate the success of past champions such as Manchester United, AC Milan and Bayern Munich.

Prize Money

Last season Champions League winner Manchester City secured around €80 million in prize money throughout the entire competition cycle.

And in 2023–2024, the winner could secure a maximum of €85.14m. That sum represents almost a third of the debt Suning must repay to OakTree Capital. A loan which expires in May 2024. A victory of Inter Milan will strengthen the Chinese owner’s financial position. The Suning family may even be able to renegotiate the repayment of the 400 million loan that comes due in mid May and which the Chines are unable to pay for the time being.

In conclusion, Inter Milan’s journey in the Champions League 2024 is a demonstration to their resilience, determination, and hunger for success. Despite the underdog label in Europe, Inter have the talent, drive, and leadership to prove their detractors wrong and win the trophy.

Regardless of who wins the Champions League this season one thing is certain: Inter Milan is once again a top force to be reckoned with in the world of football.