Inter 1-0 Atletico Madrid: Inter outwit Atletico’s press in clash of 3-5-2 systems

The Conventional Playmaker previously covered Inter’s transfer activity and tactics

It was a highly anticipated contest of 3-5-2 systems, fought between Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid. Ironically, the match remaining goalless until the 79th minute did not deflate the spectacle, though Mario Arnautovic’s deflected winner ultimately gave Inter a deserved advantage going into the Champions League Round of 16 second-leg, and prolongs the discussion of Inter as the most functional side in Europe.

Inter Milan are the masters of recruiting replacements, and free transfers

Inter Milan are one of, if not the most functional club in European football, both on and off the pitch. Since Simone Inzaghi took over from Antonio Conte as Inter’s head coach in 2021, Inter continue to be a well-drilled side, maximising the qualities of players in their designated roles, whilst also having completed a number of astute signings for little to no money, highlighting their competence in the transfer market.