Inter Milan will face Bayern Munich on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, entering the match with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg at the Allianz Arena.
This victory puts the Nerazzurri in a strong position to secure a place in the semi-finals, but they will need to fend off a formidable Bayern side known for its ability to score in bursts.
Inter will hope that the support of the home crowd at the San Siro can provide an extra boost.
Historically, the two teams have met ten times, with Bayern Munich holding a slight edge in victories.
The German side has won five of those encounters, while Inter Milan has claimed four wins, with one match ending in a draw.
In terms of team news, Inter Milan is grappling with several injuries, including Valentin Carboni, Denzel Dumfries, Mehdi Taremi, and Piotr Zieliński. Fortunately for Inter, there are no suspensions to contend with.
Bayern Munich is also dealing with injury issues, as Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito, and Tarek Buchmann are all sidelined. However, they too have no players suspended for the match.
Ahead of the game, both managers shared their thoughts on the upcoming clash.
Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan emphasized the importance of pride over tension, stating, “We know it’ll be a tough game and that we need to forget the first-leg result. We played well in Munich. We know how good they are, and we’ll need to have a really great game.”
Vincent Kompany of Bayern Munich acknowledged the challenge ahead, saying, “Inter also led at the Allianz Arena and still the match didn’t turn out that badly for us. We have to win one match, that’s our normal task. It’s about a balance between courage and control. We understand what’s required in this match.”
As the second leg approaches, Bayern’s experience and pedigree will be crucial in their quest to overturn the first-leg deficit, potentially forcing extra time or even penalties if they succeed.
