The term has been abused for months Ital-Inter, looking at the players called up and Luciano Spalletti’s squad, but never before has the similarity been as apt as tonight. On the evening that saw Italy win its first victory in Euro2024In fact, it is precisely the Nerazzurri colors that make the difference. For worse, with the terrible mistake of Federico Dimarco after just twenty-four seconds, and for the better with the goals definitively directing the challenge. First the equal of Alessandro Bastoni (11′), then the winning goal by Nicolò Barella (16′) in what the Rai commentators have dubbed B&B. A splendid midfield shot from the Nerazzurri, which left Strakosha no chance.
The performance of Inzaghi’s midfielder was sumptuous and unplayable. Until two days ago, Barella’s absence for Albania seemed almost certain, with a return against Spain, but instead Nicolò did everything to be there and was universally recognized as best on the pitch. Not for UEFA, but for Italian and Spanish commentators, to the point of being “promoted” as a signing for Real Madrid in the columns of Brand. A scenario that won’t happen, given that the renewal has just arrived. Barella chose Inter and vice versa, and services of this type ennoble a sumptuous wedding.
Against Albania, Coffins was one and three. Builder of the game, making up for Jorginho’s fatigue in the second half, first defender and man of attack in offensive actions. An all-round man who never stopped running, not even in moment-no in the second half, and now prepares to lead the team against the Spain. Spalletti, after giving him the standing ovation of Signal-Iduna Park in the 92nd minute, he will obviously also deploy it against Yamal and his teammates. With three points, Italy would qualify for the round of 16 with a round to spare and could let the starters catch their breath against Croatia.
