Inter Milan Eyes Semi-Final Spot as Bayern Faces Tough Task at San Siro
UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time:17-04-2025 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Inter Milan holds a narrow 2-1 advantage heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. The Italian side secured the lead thanks to a late goal from DavideFrattesi in a tense first-leg clash at the Allianz Arena. With the tie now shifting to San Siro, Inter will look to build on their slight edge to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Team Analysis:
Inter Milan took the lead in the first leg of their quarter-final with a swift counter-attack but were briefly held level after Thomas Muller scored for Bayern Munich. However, Inter responded with another quick break late in the match to secure a 2-1 victory.
Despite their defeat, Bayern may draw some confidence from their previous comeback against Lazio in last season's round of 16, and from their perfect away record against Inter in European competitions, having won all four encounters without conceding.
Player Situation:
Inter Milan made some changes to their lineup over the weekend, resting key players like Marcus Thuram, Alessandro Bastoni, and HenrikhMkhitaryan in preparation for the second leg. Mehdi Taremi returned to the bench after a muscle injury, and KristjanAsllani is also available following a European suspension, though both are expected to start as substitutes. Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries remain out, and coach Simone Inzaghi faces a decision at left wing-back with Federico Dimarco fit again but Carlos Augusto in great form.
Bayern Munich will be missing Jamal Musiala for the rest of the season, which may lead Raphael Guerreiro to start as the number 10. Young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will continue in goal due to Manuel Neuer's extended recovery, and Bayern's defense is further depleted with injuries to Alphonso Davies, DayotUpamecano, and Hiroki Ito. Serge Gnabry's strong performance off the bench against Dortmund has put pressure on Leroy Sane for a starting spot, but it’s likely that coach Thomas Tuchel will stick with Sane, with Kingsley Coman also available.
Result Prediction:
Inter Milan has established themselves as one of Europe's most defensively solid teams, and another strong defensive display could see them through to the Champions League semi-finals. Bayern Munich will regret losing focus late in the first leg after equalizing, and despite their strong record at San Siro, they face a tough challenge in the second leg.
Predicted Result: Inter Milan 0-0 Bayern Munich
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