Figo on Milan-Inter, the Euro-derby: “Lautaro will be decisive”

Luis Figo does not hide his support for Inter in the Champions League semi-final between the Nerazzurri and Milan. “You know what I expect – he replied jokingly to the journalist who asked him what kind of match the Euro derby will be – because I was proud to wear the Inter shirt and I’m proud that Italian football now has two semi-finalists in Champions in addition to Napoli who did great things in Europe before being eliminated in the quarter-finals. In the Milan derby, anything can happen: I’ve played many and they’ve all been tight and tense as matches. I expect two beautiful matches. I had a fantastic experience at Inter and I wish you to reach the final. The decisive player for Inzaghi? Those who usually have the greatest importance in terms of goals scored and therefore I say Lautaro. Details in the Champions League are crucial and the Argentine can be the right man. He has matured and has personality”.

City and real

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Even with regards to the other semi-final, Figo showed that he has clear ideas: “I see City as favourites: Guardiola’s team is one of the best teams in the world and they have experience after reaching and losing the semi-final in that way last season. I think Pep are favorites over Real, even if when you play in Madrid the history of this club… think. Messi? I don’t know why what I’ve read happened and making a judgment is not easy. I wish him to find a team where he can express yourself at your best, be happy and end your career on top. Ancelotti coach of Brazil? For me Carlo is the best possible coach for Real Madrid. He must stay because you can’t win the Champions League every year. Having said that, it doesn’t surprise me that Brazil wants it: Ancelotti is the top”.