1985–86 Inter Milan season explained

Club:Internazionale
Season:1985–86
Chairman:Ernesto Pellegrini
Manager:Ilario Castagner
Mario Corso[1]
League:Serie A
League Result:6th
Cup1:Coppa Italia
Cup1 Result:Quarter-finals
Cup2:UEFA Cup
Cup2 Result:Semi-finals
League Topscorer:
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (13)
Season Topscorer:
Alessandro Altobelli (19)
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Prevseason:1984–85
Nextseason:1986–87
Updated:21 May 1986

Season

Inter could line-up notable attacking players, such as the new Fanna in add to Altobelli and Rummenigge.[2] Despite his good performances in Europe[3] [4] the Italian league was disappointed, forcing the club to replace Castagner with Mario Corso.[5]

The coach, renamed God's left foot, was not able to get more a sixth position but reached the semi-finals of UEFA Cup, being defeated by Real Madrid for the second time in row.[6] [7] The side could take part to European cups for 1986–87 season only thank to the fact that Roma won Coppa Italia, leaving a spot for UEFA Cup.[8]

Squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Attackers

Competitions

Serie A

See main article: 1985–86 Serie A.

Matches

Appearances and goals

Statistics referred to domestic league.[9]

Zenga (30/−33); Bergomi (30/5); Altobelli (29/9); Baresi G. (29/1); Brady (29/3); Fanna (28); Ferri (27); Mandorlini (26); Collovati (25); Rummenigge (24/13); Cucchi (22/1); Tardelli (19/2); Marangon (19); Minaudo (9/1); Bernazzani (8); Selvaggi (7); Rivolta (2); Marini G. (2); Pellegrini (2); Mandelli (1).

UEFA Cup

See main article: 1985–86 UEFA Cup. First round

Second round

Eightfinals

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Coppa Italia

See main article: 1985–86 Coppa Italia. Group phaseEightfinalsQuarterfinals

References

  1. In charge from November 22, 1985.
  2. News: L' Inter contro il mistero. Leonardo Coen. la Repubblica. September 17, 1985. 34. Italian.
  3. News: Piccoli svizzeri l' Inter dilaga. Claudio Bagni. la Repubblica. September 19, 1985. 17. Italian.
  4. News: Altobelli e Virdis promuovono Milano. Gianni Mura. la Repubblica. November 7, 1985. 18. Italian.
  5. News: L' Inter s' è rotta. Enzo Palladini. la Repubblica. November 22, 1985. 18. Italian.
  6. News: Le luci di San Siro per l' Inter. Gianni Mura. la Repubblica. April 3, 1986. 17. Italian.
  7. News: Inter fuori, viva l' Inter. Gianni Mura. la Repubblica. April 17, 1986. 18. Italian.
  8. News: Inter e Samp l' Europa è più vicina. la Repubblica. June 12, 1986. 20. Italian.
  9. Book: Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio 1987. Panini Group. 1986. 171–173. Italian.

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