Peter Schmeichel, the legendary Manchester United goalkeeper, delivered a frank assessment of Manchester City’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan during his appearance on CBS Sports. Schmeichel, who is no stranger to big European nights, didn’t hold back in his comments about the quality of football and the atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium.
A “Boring Game” and a Disappointing Draw
Schmeichel was unimpressed by what he saw on the night, describing the game as boring. He felt that Inter Milan succeeded in neutralizing Manchester City’s attacking play, which resulted in a lack of excitement throughout the match.
“I don’t think it’s a good draw. I thought it was a really, really boring game. I’m sorry to say that. I thought Inter did really well in stopping Man City,” Schmeichel stated.
His assessment touched on the tactical battle, noting that while Inter’s performance was effective, it led to a match devoid of the thrill that fans crave in high-profile fixtures.
“No Atmosphere” at the Etihad
What stood out most for Schmeichel was the lack of energy from the crowd. Despite the occasion being a big European night, the Etihad Stadium fell flat, and it was the visiting fans from Inter Milan who made their presence felt.
“I like good football and I like excitement from the crowd. It was dead. The Etihad today was absolutely dead. The only people we could hear were the Inter supporters who were quite good,” he remarked.
Schmeichel highlighted that the absence of atmosphere in the stadium was surprising for a match of this magnitude, where fans typically bring a vibrant energy to spur their team on.
A Night to Forget for Manchester City Fans
Peter Schmeichel’s candid review of the Champions League encounter paints a picture of a match that failed to live up to expectations, both on the pitch and in the stands. Manchester City’s usually vocal fanbase was subdued, while Inter Milan’s supporters stole the show with their energy. As Schmeichel put it, “Normally you’d think ‘well, a big European night’, but it didn’t happen for them.”
Summary:
Schmeichel calls the match boring and lacking excitement.
Inter Milan’s fans were louder than Manchester City’s.
The atmosphere at the Etihad was flat despite the European occasion.