Longing for redemption after a 5–years title absence, Inter bet on Giovanni Trapattoni, winner of 6 Scudetti sitting on Juventus' bench.

[1] 1986 summer also brought in Milan players such as Daniel Passarella and Gianfranco Matteoli.

[1] Autumnal results presented Inter like a competitive team,[2][3] at least Rummenigge had to give up due to injuries.

[4] Trapattoni had already reach UEFA Cup's quarter-finals[5] where he met Goteborg drawing (without goals) the first leg.

[7] Season ended with a third place, behind Napoli and coach's former club.