The Italian champions were lucky to get a point in Russia, especially that they played long spells of the game with ten men, following the expulsion of Mario Balotelli.

"We drew a game that, given the circumstances, we could have lost," said Mourinho after the game.

"The way the game went, it is a point gained. Obviously we want to qualify as soon as possible, but in the end it seems like a positive result."

Inter are currently third in Group F behind Barcelona and Dinamo Kiev.