Iran Superstar Fights Like A ‘Gladiator’ In Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona Champions League Drama | OneFootball

Inter Milan second-string striker Mehdi Taremi put in a shift in last night’s hard-fought 4-3 victory against Barcelona in the Champions League.

In doing so, the Iran international earned broad plaudits from the local media via TMW.

Mehdi Taremi has merely been a shadow of his former self this season.

Indeed, the 32-year-old went from one of Europe’s fiercest strikers at Porto to becoming a flop at Inter Milan.

However, he reminded everyone of his class yesterday evening.

Mehdi Taremi Praised for Spirited Performance in Inter Milan Win vs Barcelona

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadio San Siro on October 01, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite failing to score, Taremi deserves massive credit for Inter’s triumph.

For starters, he tied up Davide Frattesi for the match-winner.

In addition, he fought like a ‘gladiator’ for every possession and got heavily involved in the link-up play.

Battling side by side with Marcus Thuram, Taremi was able to provide his backline a much-needed breather.

Indeed, his ability to hold onto the ball in tight spaces helped Inter take a breath under Barcelona’s relentless siege.

Hopefully, he will stay on this trajectory in the season finale.