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Inter Milan goalkeeper Handanovic defends performance in Real Madrid defeat

Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic insists their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid was undeserved.

Toni Kroos and Marco Asensio struck for Real Madrid as Inter saw Nicolo Barella sent off.

Handanovic later said: “We had a good game overall, but we needed to be more determined, finish more of our chances. We knew that we had to run risks and that's what allowed some of Real Madrid's dangerous counter-attacks.

“The regret is that we got into their final third so many times and didn't get enough shots on target from those situations.

“We pinned Real Madrid back in both games, home and away, but the difference is they are clinical when they have scoring opportunities and we are not.

“Both teams went for it, I think it was entertaining for the fans. This match confirms our status, but also shows we need something more in the final third."

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