Atletico Madrid is set to host Inter Milan in a return leg fixture of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. In what seems to be a crucial decider on the faith of both teams for the quarter-final qualification, Inter Milan has a slight edge in aggregate after a 1-0 win in their first leg. It promises to be a cracker as one team’s journey ends today in the Champions League, while the other continues.
Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan
Having met thrice in all UEFA competitions so far, Inter have had an upper hand with 2 wins, with Atletico Madrid managing a win. Atletico are currently not in form, they sit 4th in La Liga, managing only 2 wins from their last 8 matches. Whereas, Inter Milan are in their best form at the moment, topping the Seria A league with 16 points clear. The visitors are currently unbeaten this year, coming from a 1-0 advantage, we look to see how Atletico will contend.
Atletico Madrid Team News
With the Champions League in view, Atletico Madrid will be looking to make up for their recent struggles. Having been knocked out of Copa del Rey and losing away at the weekend to a relegation-threatened side, Cadiz. Diego Simeon’s Men will have to fashion out a victory against an in-form Inter Milan Side this Wednesday. Despite the Talent and squad depth Inter possesses, they’ll be without certain key players like Lemar, Azpilicueta, Griezmann, and Gimenez due to injury when they come against Inter.
Inter Milan Team News
Manager Inzaghi’s Inter Milan is currently having the best spells in the recent history of the club. They look to extend their unbeaten run this year, as they face Atletico in the return leg fixture. Inter boasting an incredible squad at the moment will have a couple of absentees in Caudrado and Stefano due to injury. However, the rest of the squad is expected to be available to face Atletico, including Thuram who came off injured in their last match, and Martinez who was rested.
Atletico Madrid Possible Lineup
Jan Oblak; Llorente, Witsel, Paulista, Hermoso, Samuel Lino; Rodrigo de Paul, Koke (C), Saul Niguez; Depay, Morata.
Coach: Diego Simeone
Inter Milan Possible Lineup
Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez (C).
Coach: Filipe Inzaghi
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Atletico Madrid despite having a good squad and a reputable Manager in Simeone will find it difficult against Inter. Considering the recent forms of both teams, it’s fair to say that Inter Milan might have the upper hand. Atletico and Inter currently have an aggregate of 0:1 which gives Inter an edge for quarter final qualification going into the fixture. However, we anticipate an intense fixture as both faiths will be decided at Civitas Metropolitano on Wednesday night.
Date: 13 Mar 2024
Time: 8pm GMT
Venue: Civitas Metropolitano