Inter were handed a tough Champions League draw, taking on Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and PSV.
The Nerazzurri were always looking at a potential ‘group of death’ as they went into today’s draw as fourth seeds.
Luciano Spalletti’s side have been placed into Group B, with trips to Camp Nou and White Hart Lane.
Barcelona
Country: Spain
Best Champions League/European Cup result: Winners [1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015]
Inter were handed a tough Champions League draw, taking on Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and PSV.
The Nerazzurri were always looking at a potential ‘group of death’ as they went into today’s draw as fourth seeds.
Luciano Spalletti’s side have been placed into Group B, with trips to Camp Nou and White Hart Lane.
Barcelona
Country: Spain
Best Champions League/European Cup result: Winners [1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015]
What you need to know: The Blaugrana remain one of the most feared sides in Europe, and they romped to the Spanish title last season, losing only once in the process.
They were dumped out of Europe by Italian opposition though, going down 3-0 to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico after winning 4-1 in Catalonia.
Their last meeting came at Camp Nou in the semi-finals in 2010, when a defensive masterclass from Jose Mourinho’s Inter saw the Nerazzurri through on aggregate despite a 1-0 defeat.
The Beneamata went on to win the treble.
Previous meeting: Barcelona 1-0 Inter [2009-10 Champions League]
Tottenham Hotspur
Country: England
Best Champions League/European Cup result: Semi-finals [1962]
What you need to know: Mauricio Pocchetino has a vibrant young team, with star striker Harry Kane the top-scorer at this summer’s World Cup.
They exited European competition at the hands of Juventus last season, but gave the Old Lady a real scare.
Their last clash with Inter was notable for the torrid time Gareth Bale gave right-back Maicon in a 3-1 win for the English side.
Last meeting: Tottenham 3-1 Inter [2010-11 Group Stage]
PSV
Country: Netherlands
Best Champions League/European Cup result: Winners [1988]
What you need to know: PSV won their 24th Eredivisie title last season, pipping rivals Ajax to the crown by four points.
Coach Mark van Bommel will be familiar to Inter fans, having ended his career with Milan.
Previous meeting: PSV 0-1 Inter [2007-08 group stage]