Inter Milan midfielder Petar Sucic admits Arsenal were “more clinical” than his team during last night’s Champions League clash at the San Siro.
Talk to UEFA FC international newsThe 22-year-old pointed out the key difference in yesterday’s 3-1 home defeat.
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In fact, the Serie A leaders are yet to beat a top team this season and last night’s defeat marked another “big match” defeat.
In addition, the Nerazzurri have lost three consecutive games in the Champions League for the first time since 2011.
Therefore, they may not automatically qualify for the last 16 for the second consecutive season.
at the same time, Petar Susik He impressed in his second Champions League start for the club.
He was a rare shining light among last season’s finalists, scoring an incredible first-half equalizer.
Unfortunately, his heroics could not prevent Inter from suffering a second defeat in four Champions League games against Arsenal.
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Petar Sucic’s verdict on Inter’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 20: Petar Sucic of Inter Milan celebrates his team’s first goal during the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league stage MD7 match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Lessing/Getty Images)
Despite losing by two goals, Sucic insists Inter deserved more for their performance on Tuesday night.
“It was tough because we shouldn’t have lost like this,” he said after the game.
“In the first half, we had a great opportunity to make it 2-1, but they took it.”
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He then praised Inter Milan’s performance and praised Arsenal as the best team they have faced in Europe this season.
“We lost, but I thought we played well,” Sucic added. “I regret the loss, but we have one game left in our group and we have to win this game.
“Is Arsenal the best opponent we have faced so far? Yes, they have won all their Champions League games and are top of the league.
“The results speak for themselves. They were more clinical in the final third and found more ways to score.
“We’ll go to Dortmund and win; we know that’s the only way. Then we’ll see if it’s enough.”
