Ivan Leko celebrates Bruges' win over Inter in Milan

Ivan Leko appeared at the press conference with a feeling of euphoria, recalling that Club Brugge eliminated Inter Milan, one of the best teams in Europe, in a match that ended with a 3-4 victory. The Croatian described it as one of the finest moments of his coaching career.

Match analysis and recognition of the opponent

The Croatian coach highlighted Inter's quality, describing the club as a “very great team” and admitting that Brugge benefited from a bit of luck. He recalled that the match was balanced, a true 50-50, where the game could have swung either way.

Collective and individual performance

Leko noted that Inter was well prepared for their press and more aggressive than usual in Serie A, which limited the expected domination by Brugge. He nevertheless highlighted the Belgian club's continuity in Europe and the crucial role of Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who made five decisive saves after three seasons at Inter.

Club Brugge turns the tables in a spectacular duel against Inter

Future outlook and ambitions

The coach reaffirmed his ambition to play conquering football against all teams, small or large, and described himself as a football romantic. He also praised the progress of Italo‑German Nicolò Tresoldi, who scored a hat‑trick and, according to Leko, will become a future great European club.

Despite the satisfaction, Leko acknowledged that the match was not perfect, mentioning moments when Brugge did not control the game and reminding that there are aspects to improve. He concluded by expressing his joy and pride for this historic success.