Internazionale enjoyed a successful European campaign during the 1985-86 season which saw them reach and lose to Real Madrid in the UEFA Cup semi-finals for the second successive season. But while the goals and creativity of players like Rummenigge, Altobelli and Brady shone through, the club decided to up its game for the following season. In came the legendary manager Giovanni Trapattoni along with major signings Daniel Passarella and Gianfranco Matteoli. Inter would not lose any domestic fixtures in the calendar year.