Piotr Zielinski names the list of main Scudetto challengers and admits Inter have ‘the dream of winning the Champions League,’ especially after the performance with Real Madrid.

The midfielder was one of many players and directors attending this evening’s Premio Gentleman awards ceremony in Milan.

He returned to Italian soil after representing Poland on international duty and is ready to dive back in for training tomorrow.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Antonio Vergara of Napoli is challenged by Piotr Zielinski of Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“We are a great team and I think we’ve proved that, because even if we go two goals down, we always manage to get back and achieve a result,” he told reporters including Tuttomercatoweb.

“That is our strength, but maybe it would be better if we score first and win 4-2.”

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on September 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Inter came back from 2-0 down to beat Napoli and Udinese, as well as a 2-2 draw with Roma , so are joint leaders with them and Lazio.

From a tactical formation and squad depth perspective, "Zielinski: ‘Inter dream of winning Champions League, list of Scudetto contenders’" carries substantial tournament implications for international seeding and domestic campaign momentum. Coaching staffs are heavily weighing high-pressing efficiency (PPDA), defensive transition pace, and fixture fatigue management.

Tactical analysts monitoring Champions League metrics emphasize that squad adaptability and set-piece execution will likely dictate outcomes in high-leverage knockout environments. Real-time match telemetry and tracking data continue to inform managerial decision-making.

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