Overview
- Como created the better openings in a 0-0 at the Stadio Sinigaglia, with Alex Valle missing a close-range chance and Nico Paz drawing a save from Josep Martinez.
- Inter failed to register a shot on target despite second-half introductions of Marcus Thuram, Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries.
- Cristian Chivu adjusted Inter’s setup because of limited forwards, using Francesco Pio Esposito with Andy Diouf advanced, while Cesc Fabregas deployed Nico Paz in a false nine role.
- Matteo Darmian and Chivu framed the stalemate as part of a two-leg plan, prioritizing a clean sheet with the return set for April 21 or 22 at San Siro.
- Inter remain 10 points clear in Serie A and targeting a domestic double; before the second leg, club president Beppe Marotta praised Como’s Paz, denied Arsenal interest in Pio Esposito, and stressed Inter are not a selling club.