Inter and Atletico Madrid are set to clash in just their second meeting in history on Tuesday. The first encounter took place in 2011, with Inter losing the European Supercup. Simone Inzaghi's team finished their group campaign with a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad on Matchday 6, securing the second spot in Group D behind the Spanish side. In contrast, Atletico sealed first place in Group E with a 2-0 win against Lazio in Madrid, marking their third consecutive Champions League victory.
Inter is making their third successive appearance in the round of 16 after a nine-season absence before 2021-22. On the other hand, Atletico has reached the knockout rounds for the fifth time in six seasons, though they've lost two of their last four ties at this stage. Here's a concise overview of what to expect:
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 20 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: San Siro -- Milan, Italy
- Watch: Paramount+
- Odds: Inter -125; Draw: +250; Atletico Madrid +360
Team News Inter: Stefan de Vrij will replace the injured Francesco Acerbi as center back. Matteo Darmian and Federico Dimarco will start on the wings, with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez leading the attack.
Potential Inter XI: Sommer; Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram.
Atletico: Diego Simeone reunites with Inzaghi, his former teammate from their time at Lazio. Gabriel Paulista, Cesar Azpilicueta, and long-term absentee Thomas Lemar are unavailable, while Alvaro Morata is doubtful due to a knee injury suffered last week against Sevilla.
Potential Atletico XI: Oblak; Hermoso, Witsel, Savic; Llorente, Barrios, Koke, De Paul, Riquelme; Griezmann, Depay.
Prediction Inter seems to have the upper hand and could travel to Spain with confidence if they secure a win. They appear to be the stronger side. Prediction: Inter 1, Atletico 0.
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