On the evening of May 12, Inter Milan travelled to Sardinia to take on Cagliari in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

Juventus, on the other hand, can sit back and get a full week of rest. They are already out of the Coppa Italia.

Before this game, Mancini also hesitated for a long time. Let's give up, we have already reached the semi-finals, and if you grit your teeth, you may be able to win the championship, it's a pity to give up.

Let's not give up, if you work hard in this game to consume too much energy, and even cause injuries to the main players, which will affect the ownership of the league championship, it will be worth the loss.

In the end, Mancini decided to adopt a defensive 442 formation, with four more defensive players in midfield, and the strikers used a combination of Martins and Cruz. He doesn't demand much and just wants an away draw.

Cagliari are unlikely to compete for the league title and have no chance of qualifying for the European competition, so they are desperate for the Coppa Italia title, which will secure them a place in the UEFA Cup.

So they played very tenaciously at home, but Inter Milan still controlled the situation firmly, and in the end Cruz scored to make it a 1-1 draw, and Inter Milan completed Mancini's strategic purpose and scored a valuable away goal.

On the evening of May 15, Inter Milan returned to their home stadium to beat Livorno 3-0, with Ronny and Ricardo each contributing a goal, and captain Zanetti's shot from a tight angle was the icing on the cake, bringing the team's points to 82.

Juventus beat Parma 2-0 and continued to cling to Inter Milan with a one-point gap.

Juventus will have another week off, while Inter Milan will have only two and a half days off as they host Cagliari on the evening of 18 May.

As long as they win this game, or draw 0:0, Inter Milan can enter the final, so Mancini no longer stays and once again presents a 433 formation, with all the core players on the field.

C. Zanetti, Cambiasso and Stankovic were in midfield, and although they lacked creativity, they were all tenacious and defensive players, and Stankovic also had a long-range shot.

As for organising the attack, Mancini simply abandoned the delicate playmaking and let the midfielders get the ball and hand it over to the three strikers in the front field who are capable of doing things individually, and these forwards can cooperate with each other or use their individual abilities to solve the battle.

Cagliari could not defend themselves against the Inter attack. They lost 1:4, with Ricardo, Ronaldo, Córdoba and Cambiasso scoring one goal each.

With the Champions League final approaching, the world is starting to warm up for publicity, and football legends, famous critics, and football media are like entering a feast, and everyone can't wait to make their voices heard.

On the whole, there are more people who are optimistic that Inter Milan can finally win the title.

But there are also many people who support Liverpool.

"Inter Milan have a strong attacking prowess, with Ronaldo, Ricardo and Adriano being an indestructible attacking line, which has proven countless times this season. But there are big problems with their backline and if they are not addressed, the Liverpools will laugh at the end. "Liverpool legend Kevin. Keegan said.

The Germans have always liked to go against the British, but this time Beckenbauer said: "The cup is different from the league, and the team with better defense tends to achieve better results. Looking at Inter Milan's games, they have scored a lot of goals, but there have also been a lot of low-level mistakes that have led to goals conceded, and Liverpool have the ability to take those chances. I think Liverpool can win the title in the end. ”

Germany's football emperor is optimistic about Liverpool, as is Brazil's football king. Speaking to Universal Sports in Brazil, Pele said: "Both teams are strong and have their own characteristics. Inter Milan are a little bit stronger, Ronaldo is no worse than when I was younger, and Adriano and Ricardo also have the potential to be the heart of the Brazilian team after Ronaldo. However, the game is not just about the strength of the players on both sides, there are more factors that determine the outcome of the game, and I think Liverpool have done a better job of preparing for the game, they have given up on the league and cup competitions and have a more physical advantage. I think Liverpool can win the Champions League. ”

Originally, Licardo and the others were still a little nervous, always worried that the miracle night of Istanbul would be staged in this time and space, and as soon as Pele said this, he immediately celebrated with Ronaldo.

Thank you, Bailey, Liverpool drank this poisonous milk, and even if he didn't die, he only had half a life left.

The handicap offered by major European bookmakers also shows the strength of Inter Milan. Liverpool are roughly 2.6-2.8 to win, Inter Milan are roughly 2.2-2.4 to win, and a draw is roughly 3.2-3.5.

Looking at the odds, the bookmakers believe the most likely outcome is a draw within 90 minutes.

The whole Inter Milan squad has focused on the game on May 24, but they still have a league game to play.

On the evening of May 20, in the 37th round of the Serie A league played in advance, Inter Milan played almost a full set of substitute lineups. They take on Sampdoria away from home.

The only three main players are Toldo, Ricardo and captain Zanetti.

Before the game, Mancini spoke to Ricardo alone and said straight to the point: "Because of tactical needs, I don't plan to start you in the Champions League final. ”

Ricardo's heart was gloomy for a while, but he just nodded: "I see, Robert, I respect your decision." ”

"It's not that I don't think you're good enough, it's tactical, Licardo. You're an important part of my plan, but in the Champions League final you need to be more defensive, and I'm not going to put in three players who don't like to be involved defensively. And Adriano is stronger than you, and he has an advantage against Liverpool's strong defenders. ”

Ricardo disagreed, but he could only hold his opinion. "Don't explain so much to me, Robert. I'm always ready and I'm going to be at my best when you need me to play. ”

Mancini smiled with satisfaction: "I like your attitude. You're going to be a surprise soldier and I'll put you on in the second half and disrupt Liverpool's rhythm. ”

After a pause, he added: "There is no room for loss in the next league, I can't give up the Champions Cup, but I don't want to give up the league either, but Ronny and Adriano have to recharge their energy and prepare for the Champions League final." Next game against Sampdoria, I want you to start and give the team a win. ”

Ricardo lifted his spirits and said loudly: "Leave it to me, let Ronnie rest well, I will solve the opponent." ”

"That's good, it's up to you."

Although it was a shame not to start in the Champions League final, Ricardo was determined to do his part first and help Inter consolidate their league advantage.