Stefan de Vrij ‘knew it will be powerful’ for within the Champions League and insists the Spherical of 16 ‘isn’t over but.’
The Nerazzurri have been anticipating the worst on the De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, as Bayern Munich and most lately rivals Milan have been crushed right here within the Champions League play-offs.
Nonetheless, Marcus Thuram’s acrobatic flick off the skin of the boot and a strong Lautaro Martinez end sealed a 2-0 victory, whereas Piotr Zielinski noticed his penalty parried by Timon Wellenreuther.
It was a particular match for De Vrij, who began his profession with Feyenoord and obtained a heat welcome from the house followers, who additionally applauded when he was substituted.
Inter defender De Vrij respects Feyenoord
“I actually was emotional and really grateful to the Feyenoord followers. They’ll at all times be in my coronary heart,” the
“I knew it will be powerful. We weren’t very exact within the first 20-25 minutes, so Feyenoord did effectively, although they didn’t create significantly huge possibilities. Then we scored and began the second half a lot better. We might’ve had a 3rd, whereas additionally they clipped the crossbar. It’s an excellent consequence.”
, who’ve extremely saved eight clear sheets in 9 Champions League video games this season, conceding solely a single purpose.
“We’ve accomplished very effectively defensively within the Champions League. All of us take part and that is essential. Now we’ve received to maintain it going, as a result of this tie isn’t over but,” concluded De Vrij.
The second leg is at San Siro on Tuesday March 11.
