Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte praised their character for victory over Sampdoria.
Alexis Sanchez was sent off after scoring twice for the 3-1 win.
Conte said, I can only be happy with the way the lads interpreted the game. I've been a player, I know that when you are dominating a game and suddenly everything changes, you can crumble.
That didn't happen. They showed they are on the right track in terms of mentality, as we continued to attack when we had the chance and scored a third goal, could've had a fourth with Romelu Lukaku.
Fortunately, the way it finished, I can look at the glass half full. I'd prefer a more relaxed match on an emotional level, as we absolutely dominated the first half and were in complete control.
Finding ourselves in that situation and emerging with a victory fortifies us. It helps us realise we can consolidate success and continue playing our football even when down to 10 men. Having said that, I'd have preferred not to be in that situation at all.
Now we have to press the reset button, focus on Barcelona at Camp Nou, a game that certainly isn't lacking in motivation."
