DBasia.news – Inter Milan has qualified for the Europa League final after beating Shakhtar Donetsk. Inter ended a decade of waiting for a taste of the European competition again.
The Inter vs Shakhtar match in the semi-finals of the Europa League was held at Esprit Arena, Duesseldorf, Germany, Tuesday (18/8/2020) AM. The Nerazzurri defeated the Ukrainian representatives with a score of 5-0.
Qualifying for the Europa League final, Inter had the opportunity to end their fasting title. The last time they lifted the trophy was in the 2010/2011 season when they won the Coppa Italia.
Meanwhile in European competition, this is Inter’s best achievement since qualifying for the Champions League final in the 2009/2010 season. At that time, La Beneamata, who was handled by Jose Mourinho, emerged as a champion and carved out the treble.
Inter coach, Antonio Conte, was satisfied to see his team progressing to the Europa League final on a steady basis. He is determined to bring an end to Inter’s title drought.
“We played well and I am very happy for my players. They work hard every day, so getting this answer from the players is incredible. For me, this is a huge satisfaction,” Conte told BT Sport.
“I know very well this is hard to forget. Inter Milan are a fantastic team. Now, after 10 years, we have the possibility to lift the trophy. It is a pleasure for me and for the players.”
“We want to give it to the fans. We had to play against a strong team. Sevilla knows this competition well. We have many players who are playing for the first time in this competition.”
“But we are enthusiastic, we have strength, and we want to give satisfaction to the fans,” he added.
Inter will face Sevilla in the Europa League final which will be held at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Saturday (22/8/2020) AM.