Juventus' defeat to Werder Bremen was good news for Inter Milan.

Because they are certainly not willing to be eliminated in the round of 16 and will definitely give their all in the next game, which will affect their performance in the league and maybe they will fall behind because of it.

Of course, Mancini doesn't want Juventus to be eliminated either, and it's best if Juventus can keep moving forward in the Champions League and distract them.

As for giving up the Champions League...... No fool would make such a decision, the Champions League is much more valuable than the league winners.

Not only the direct benefits, but also because of the attraction of the title of "Champions League champion" to top stars and the appeal to fans.

Back on the domestic stage, on the evening of February 26, Inter Milan defeated Udinese 4-1 to increase the number of points to 66. Returning to the starting line-up, Ricardo made a good pass, while Adriano also showed signs of recovery, scoring twice.

Juventus, on the other hand, did not drop the chain this time, they beat Lecce 3-1 and continue to bite Inter Milan's tail in the standings.

Next up is the national team break, which is the most hated day for the giants. A number of Inter Milan players left the team to play for the national team.

Ricardo, Adriano and McCone represented Brazil in a 2-0 win away to Russia as Andreas Pereira's side continued their good form.

After winning the Copa America and the Confederations Cup, Brazil are already considered favourites to win the World Cup, and their warm-up results are just the icing on the cake.

Back in the league, Inter Milan travel to Roma.

In the match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on the evening of March 5, with Samuel and Adriano suspended, Mancini partnered Materazzi and Córdoba in central defence, and Ricardo and Recoba in attack, with a 442 formation.

Surprisingly, captain Zanetti was present at right-back, with Roberto Mancini opting for Worm, who has been on a free transfer this season. After Worm joined, he didn't play a few games in total, and it was clear that McConn was in good shape, but he couldn't start, which is also puzzling.

In the midfield, Stankovic, Cambiasore can't play, as well as Pizarro, Kili. Gonzalez. Pizarro and Cambiasso were both in midfield, with Stankovic playing at right midfield.

It can be said that Inter's start came as a surprise to many.

Roma's squad was also unaligned, with Totti suspended, and the back two of De Rossi and Darkett, ahead of Perrotta, Tadei and 18-year-old Rossi, with Roberto Mancini replacing Montella as a lone centre-forward.

Their backline is intact, with Panucci, Zivo, Mexes and Kufrey among the top four in Serie A this season, conceding fewer goals than Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Although it was an away game, Inter Milan played aggressively and from the opening kick-off was given a kick-off by Ricardo, whose long-range shot was so tricky that Roma goalkeeper Doni frantically blocked the ball with his fingertips.

But it was Rome who were the first to break the deadlock. In the 9th minute of the game, Mancini Jr. used his speed on the left rib of the penalty area to force past Materazzi and then crossed, and the ball passed under Vorm's crotch.

Worm blocked Toldo's view, Toldo couldn't intercept halfway, and Tadei at the far post easily pushed it to give Roma a 1-0 lead!

Inter Milan, who were behind, began to attack aggressively, but Roma did not give up an inch, and the two sides engaged in a fierce battle in the midfield.

Just 30 minutes into the game, Mancini replaced Killy with Figo. Gonzalez, Stankovic returned to the left, which was tantamount to admitting that the starting XI he arranged was very unsuccessful.

Ricardo played hard and he played a key role. Today he played a number nine and a half on the pitch, just like Totti was to Roma, he linked up in midfield and was able to finish on goal himself.

But today, under the fierce midfield pressing of Roma, he put most of his energy into the organization and rarely had the opportunity to shoot on goal.

And just after playing for the national team, his fitness has also been affected a bit.

However, Figo's presence freed up Ricardo and allowed him to focus more on attack.

However, the Roma team also paid attention to the defense of Ricardo, and Mexes was almost inseparable from Ricardo, not letting Licardo get on his feet at all.

By half-time, Inter were still down by one goal.

At half-time, Roberto Mancini made some changes and brought on youngster Martins for the lackluster Recoba.

After the start of the second half, Inter Milan attacked more aggressively, but Roma hoarded heavy troops in the penalty area, disrupting every attack of Inter.

In the 47th minute, Ricardo's long-range shot bounced off De Rossi.

In the 54th minute, Vorm attacked from the left and handed the ball to Stankovic, who crossed the middle and Ricardo followed with a long-range shot that went just over the crossbar.

In the 57th minute, Ricardo slanted down the left, and Vorm followed up with the ball and shot past two people in a row, slightly off the post.

In the 62nd minute, Licardo's free kick hit the crossbar with a bang, which scared Doni into a cold sweat.

Yes, Inter have been attacking but have never been able to find the back of the net.

Mancini was getting more and more anxious. If Inter Milan stop here, they are likely to be overtaken by Juventus after tonight.

He made a last-ditch effort to replace Pizarro with Rico, who played as a left winger and the team played 424.

The opportunity crept in the 79th minute.

Worm and Rico played a one-two, burst near the baseline and prepared to cross with his feet, but Panucci blocked the way.

Worm had to knock the ball back to Rico.

Rico was about to pass, but suddenly accelerated to break into the box, and when he came to the box, his pace was already stumbling, but the Roma players did not dare to put their feet easily.

After adjusting two steps, Rico stabilized his body, he didn't look up, but as if he had eyes on the back of his head, he picked up the pass to the back point and accurately found Ricardo.

Ricardo leaped high to head in front of Zivo, and Doni reacted quickly by flicking the ball away, but the ball was so powerful that he couldn't completely change the direction of the ball. The ball still stubbornly crossed the past and crashed headfirst into the net.

“Goal！ At the critical moment, it was Licardo's meritorious service again! He equalized for Inter! I have to say that Ricardo is one of the most outstanding investments in Inter Milan in the past 10 years, although Ronaldo has been released, but with Ricardo, Inter Milan's attack power has not decreased significantly! ”

It was also the last goal of the game. Since then, neither side has gained anything.

After this game, Inter Milan relinquished the leader position with 67 points, while Juventus beat Sampdoria 1-0 away to accumulate 68 points and climb to the top of the table again.