“For the first time” » What the Italian journalists noticed about Cristi Chivu, in the victory with Dortmund + Note received by the Romanian
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Thursday, January 29, 2026, 00:24 / Updated Thursday, January 29, 2026 00:36
Journalists from Italy appreciated the performance of those from Inter Milan, the team coached by Cristi Chivu (45 years old), from the victory on the field of Borussia Dortmundscore 2-0, from the last stage of the Champions League group.
Chivu's side did their job in the last leg and won in Dortmund 2-0, but the results in other matches did not help the Italians to enter the top 8. Next is the play-off, and the opponent will be chosen by drawing lots between Bodo/Glimt and Benfica.
Inter's goals were scored by Dimarco and Diouf.
What the Italians wrote after Borussia Dortmund – Inter Milan 0-2: “Chivu wins an important match for the first time this season”
Gazzetta dello Sport, Italy's most prestigious sports daily, highlighted that Chivu's side were clearly superior to Dortmund and managed to beat a formidable opponent for the first time this season.
“Inter crushed Borussia Dortmund and the entire Yellow Wall, winning for first time an important match this seasonwith the goals being scored by Dimarco and Diouf, but missed the direct presence in the eighth.
Chivu will face either Mourinho's team, Benfica, or Bodo Glimt, in the play-off in February. Borussia Dortmund had lost only one home match this season, against Bayer Leverkusen, in the Cup,” wrote the Italians.
What grade did Cristi Chivu receive after Borussia Dortmund – Inter Milan
TMT gave Chivu a 7 for his team's performance at Borussia.
The publication scored about the Romanian: “Despite the rotations in the team, Inter enter a difficult ground like that of Borussia Dortmund with the clear intention of winning the match. And they confirm another quality: even in situations where they seem to have difficulties, they never lose their way and attack.”
