Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid "had a plan" to break Inter down and insisted his side executed it "to perfection" as they claimed a dramatic 2-1 win in the Champions League.
Kylian Mbappe produced a stunning four-goal display to help Real Madrid edge Olympiacos 4–3 in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League thriller.
Massimiliano Allegri said AC Milan's gritty 1-0 win over Inter at San Siro carried "huge psychological weight" as his side extended their remarkable derby run on Sunday night.
As Serie A action returns, Milan is set for a blockbuster Sunday night as its two giants, Inter and AC Milan, clash at the San Siro, with the top spot hanging in the balance.
Inter Milan remain cautiously optimistic over Denzel Dumfries' availability for Sunday's blockbuster Serie A Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan at San Siro.
Inter Milan are gaining real momentum under Cristian Chivu, heading into high-stakes matches against Roma and Napoli on 18 and 25 October.