Three key takeaways from Inter’s win over Urawa | OneFootball

Mission accomplished for the Nerazzurri. Facing Urawa in their second Club World Cup match, Chivu’s men secured a 2-1 victory. Not exactly a fireworks display, but three extremely valuable points. Here’s what you need to remember.

✅ A much-anticipated reaction

After a disappointing draw against Monterrey (1-1), Inter had to show a different side. And that’s exactly what we saw. More aggressive, more technically precise, the Italians took control of the match from the very first minutes. The result? Two goals, solid game management… and confidence returning at just the right moment.

🎩 Italian style

Control. Pressing. Patience. Inter didn’t reinvent the wheel, but applied their formula to the letter. Chivu asked for more vertical play, and his players delivered. Special mention to Lautaro, as clutch as ever, and to the defensive partnership, who held strong despite late pressure. It’s clean. It’s serious. It’s Inter.

💥 Character, at last!

When Urawa pulled one back with a penalty, you might have expected Inter to wobble. But no. Heads stayed cool, passes remained simple, the block stayed compact. A leader’s attitude, even if everything isn’t perfect yet. And that’s a good sign for what’s to come.

River Plate is coming, buoyed by their win over Monterrey. The real test starts now. But with this victory in the bag, Inter can move forward with heads held high.

Inter is gaining momentum. It’s not a great spectacle yet, but all the indicators are green. And it feels like some serious matches are on the horizon...

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