MILAN – We’ve teamed up with Opta to bring you all the need-to-know facts and figures on Inter’s Europa League Matchday 2 clash with Sparta Prague on Thursday night.
Sparta Prague won their first-ever European match against Inter last night, having been beaten in their last two attempts.
Inter have lost their last four Europa League games despite having been unbeaten in nine before that.
Inter have conceded ten goals in the last four Europa League matches, an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Inter have conceded the first goal in seven of their eight games in all competitions this season.
Inter have now failed to register a single shot on target in the first half for two consecutive UEFA Cup/Europa League games. The last time that happened was back in March 2004.
Inter only managed their first shot on target against Sparta Prague in the 62nd minute (Rodrigo Palacio was the man behind it).
Five of Rodrigo Palacio’s last six Inter goals have come in the Europa League.
Ever Banega had 96 touches against Sparta Prague, at least 21 more than any other player on the field.
