Bayern Munich welcome Inter in the Allianz Arena on Tuesday evening for the first leg of her quarter -finals of the Champion League.
This blockbuster matter is a repetition of the 2010 final, as Diego Milito twice for Jose Mourinhos Höhensieger by Louis van Gaal’s red on the Santiago Bernabeu. The two major institutions have rarely met since then, and Bavaria recently came twice the better of the Nerazzurri during the 2022/23 group phase.
In a satisfactory victory over the domestic rival Bayer Leverkusen, Vincent Kompany’s team became the last eight, while Inter had passed Feyenoord after he had exceeded in the league. They were beaten two years ago and developed into an outstanding cup team under Simone Inzaghis watch.
Inter is also on track to maintain the title of Serie A, but Antonio Cones Napoli will fight it with the tooth and nailing of the route, especially after Parma took two points on Saturday. Meanwhile, Bavaria took another step to regain their Bundesliga crown by defeating 3-1 3-1 on Friday evening.
Here is 90 minutes Guide to the first leg on Tuesday in Munich.
Bayern Munich against Inter-head-to-head record (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
Bayern Munich | Inter |
|---|---|
Augsburg 1-3 Bayern Munich – 04/04/25 | Parma 2-2 Inter – 05/04/25 |
Bayern Munich 3-2 St. Pauli – 29/03/25 | Milan 1-1 Inter – 02/04/25 |
Union Berlin 1-1 Bayern Munich – 15/03/25 | Inter 2-1 Udinese – 30/03/25 |
Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich – 11/03/25 | Atalanta 0-2 Inter – 16/03/25 |
Bayern Munich 2-3 Bochum – 08/03/25 | Inter 2-1 Feyenoord – 11/03/25 |
country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate |
United States | Paramount+ |
Canada | Dazn Canada |
Thomas Mullers relied on Bavaria at the end of the season, but the slippery German is ready to play a major role due to the thigh injury suffered in Augsburg. The in-shape playmaker could look for the rest of 2024/25.
The hosts recently lost Alphonso Davies through an ACL tear and are due to illness even without Aleksandar Pavlovic. Eric dier will keep his place in defense because the absences of Dayot Upamecano and Hiroki Ito.
Kingsley Coman and Manuel Neuer are doubts, although the latter will probably not play on Tuesday. The young Jonas Urbig will standardize the staled goalkeeper if Neuer is not viewed.
Bavaria predicted the line-up against Inter (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Kim, Dier, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Müller, healthy; Cane.
Simone Inzaghi decided against a strong rotation at the weekend, and we should see a similar interlation in Munich from her 2-2 draw in Parma.
Midfielder Kristjan Asslani is suspended, while the Marking of Denzel Dumfries violates a muscle injury with the backback. Piotr Zielinksi and Mehdi Taremi will probably also miss the visitors.
Nicolo Barella will return to Inters Midfeld after moving out on Saturday, and Benjamin Pavard should face his former club.
Inter Predicted line-up against Bavaria (3-5-2): Summer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Thuram.
Bavarians begin to hit the injuries hard, with the likely absences of new, Musiala, Upamecano and Davies Great Hinderances for their chances of the Champions League.
The hosts were brilliant in the 16th round of 16 against Leverkusen, but they cut out their work if they are supposed to bypass them. Although the nerazzurri may not be as impressive as last season, they are so difficult in the KO competition.
Both teams have the legacy and this tie must be decided by the best margins. It will certainly not be opened on Tuesday evening.