Inter Milan ace Nicolo Barella says they deserved their Coppa Italia triumph over AC Milan.

Inter eventually won 2-1 in stoppages with a Christian Eriksen free kick, but Milan had been down to 10 men since the 58th minute after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's dismissal.

Milan are a strong side, but we proved that we are at their level.

In fact, we proved that we are stronger. We hope to continue like this," Barella told RAI Sport.

“It's an open race for the Scudetto, they are strong, but we want to beat everyone."