Inter's European blues deepen under Chivu

Six defeats in seven Champions League games paint a stark picture of Inter's continental collapse.

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What happened. Inter lost 2-1 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, extending a run of six defeats in their last seven Champions League matches. The Nerazzurri dominated possession but allowed at least six clear-cut chances, relying on goalkeeper Josep Martínez to keep the score down.

• Chivu has lost six of his opening 11 Champions League games, conceding two goals per game on average.
• Simone Inzaghi lost just nine of 44 European matches while reaching two finals.
• Inter's expansive system thrives in Serie A but leaves them exposed defensively in Europe.

Unless Chivu fixes Inter's recurring defensive vulnerabilities, they risk falling short of Europe's top tier again.

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