Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta expects a battle facing Porto in the Champions League round of 16.

Marotta also says defeat to Juventus was deserved on the weekend.

He said, “This draw could be favourable on paper, but we have the utmost respect for Porto, an unpredictable team, especially playing the return leg away."

Marotta continued: “We are disappointed for a defeat that was absolutely deserved.

“Despite many absentees, Juventus deserved to win in the long run. I never look at the stats, but in this case, we must reflect because we've conceded 16 goals from 19 away, losing four times.

“We must analyse the path and make sure we change the team's double-face. We face an in-form Bologna side on Wednesday and then we visit Atalanta. The previous big games made us understand where we must improve."