Boban: Inter Can Compete with Real Madrid; Barella Will Be Crucial

Before Real Madrid's match against Inter, Boban discussed Chivu's comments and also stressed the importance of Barella.

Speaking about the match in the Sky Sport studio, Boban said: "Chivu said he does not need to prove anything, but in football there is no 'yesterday'; there is only tomorrow and the next match. Even if you win a game, after the match ends and you take a shower, you are still thinking about the next one. However, I think that statement was not very appropriate. He has a philosophical temperament, is spiritually rich and has deep thoughts, but I believe what he said about the quality of midfielders is correct. Inter also have such players on their bench, and the team can compete with Real Madrid, this super opponent. Real Madrid are an incredible team. When we talk about them, we think of Mbappe and Vinicius, and these are also the two players Chivu specifically mentioned. Sometimes the same is true when Bellingham finds his form."

Boban added: "I think Barella will play a key role tonight. Diouf will have a very difficult time, and the Italian players must provide help, including covering defensively when they are positioned further forward. He also needs to help in defense and must deliver an excellent performance." He was discussing Inter's coach's personnel choice on the right side.