The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals deliver a classic European showdown as Bayern Munich welcome Inter Milan to the Allianz Arena for the first leg on Tuesday night. With both clubs rich in history and chasing continental glory, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two footballing giants.
This tie reignites memories of the iconic 2010 Champions League final, where Inter, under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. That night belonged to Diego Milito, who scored a memorable brace to seal Inter’s historic treble.
Since then, the clubs have met sparingly, with their most recent encounters coming during the 2022/23 group stage, where Bayern asserted their dominance with back-to-back wins over the Nerazzurri.
Road to the Quarter-Finals
Bayern Munich’s Journey
Vincent Kompany’s men arrive at this stage after a commanding win over Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16. Bayern have shown resilience and tactical discipline throughout their European campaign, and a recent 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Augsburg further underlined their strong form heading into this crucial tie.
Inter Milan’s Progress
Inter Milan, led by Simone Inzaghi, comfortably dispatched Feyenoord in the previous round after cruising through the group stage. The Nerazzurri were Champions League finalists in 2023 and have continued to establish themselves as a formidable knockout team under Inzaghi. They’re also in a fierce race for the Serie A title, with Antonio Conte’s Napoli hot on their heels after a surprising 2-2 draw with Parma over the weekend.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Urbig; Laimer, Kim, Dier, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Sane; Kane
Inter Milan Predicted XI (3-5-2):
Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Thuram
Prediction: Who Will Win?
This matchup is as tight as they come. Bayern Munich’s home advantage and attacking firepower give them the edge, but Inter’s defensive organization and recent European pedigree can’t be underestimated.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Inter Milan
