When we saw Sergio Busquets exaggerating, we felt a great injustice had been done. It made us mentally strong. We gave everything, we left our souls on the pitch': Javier Zanetti on Inter Milan and Barcelona's 2010 Champions League classic
Briefly

Inter Milan's 2009/10 season is celebrated as its greatest in history, culminating in a treble with a Champions League victory. A pivotal moment came during the semi-finals against Barcelona, with Inter securing a first-leg advantage through a 3-1 win. Javier Zanetti, the club's legendary captain, reflects on the intense pressure faced at Camp Nou during the second leg. Despite losing a player to a red card early in the match, the team's focus and Mourinho's leadership led them to withstand Barcelona's efforts and ultimately triumph on their path to glory.
Zanetti recalls the majestic ambiance of the Camp Nou, feeling Barcelona's determination to overturn the first-leg deficit, whilst Inter remained focused on their task at hand.
Mourinho's calm demeanor during the intense atmosphere of the return leg provided the foundation for Inter's strategic execution against a Barcelona team with pressure to perform.
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