Just like the first leg, this will also be a very competitive and tight fixture for sure. Bayern were the better side in the first leg but still lost the game. On the other hand, Inter Milan will look to use their home advantage to go into the next round. This clash could end in a stalemate.
Match info: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Giuseppe Meazza, Milan
Date: Wednesday, 16th April 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Inter Milan will take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final at home to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
Davide Frattesi netted a late winner in a dramatic first leg at the Allianz Arena last Tuesday, giving the Nerazzurri a slender advantage on their return to San Siro.
Head-to-head:
- Inter have won 3 of the 8 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two team.
- Bayern Munich have recorded 4 victories.
- The other clash ended in a draw.
- Inter scored 8 goals in those games, while Bayern hit the back of the net 11 times.
- Inter Milan won the first leg 2-1
- When Bayern Munich lead 0-1 away, they win in 76% of their matches
- The average number of goals in meetings between Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich is 2.8
- 7 of their 8 encounters produced at least 2 goals.
Form:
- Inter in the League: W-W-W-W-W
- Inter in all competitions: W-D-D-W-W
- Bayern Munich in the League: W-D-W-W-L
- Bayern Munich in all competitions: D-W-W-L-D
Team News:
- Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski are both in the treatment room, and Medhi Taremi is still recovering from his groin injury.
- Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, Manuel Neuer and Tarek Buchmann are all sidelined due to injuries.
Player(s) to watch:
- Alessandro Batoni’s playing style is defined by his technical proficiency and tactical awareness. Unlike many traditional center backs who rely heavily on physicality. He combines his defensive duties with a keen understanding of the game’s nuances. His height and ability to exploit spaces make him effective in aerial duels and threats from set-pieces. Defensively, Bastoni is known for his well-timed tackles and ability to intercept passes. His role in Inzaghi’s system is very important. He will have to be at his best to stop the Bavarian giant’s attacks. In 30 Serie A games, he has scored once and provided four assists.
- Thomas Muller is a unique footballer. He is constantly on the prowl for spaces in the opposition’s shape that he can exploit. He is the number 10 who floats to the wing and drifts beyond the forwards. He is always on the move. His tendency to drift into new and unexpected positions means opposing defenders must be alert and have constant communication to monitor him. He scans the pitch and his surroundings regularly, aiming to stay one step ahead of his opponents and, crucially, aware of where his teammates are. This is his last season with Bayern Munich, and he will hope to win the Champions League with the Bavarian giants. He has played 25 Bundesliga games this season, in which he has scored once and provided four assists.