Following a 0-1 defeat against Inter Milan in the first leg, Atletico Madrid have a massive task tonight when they welcome the Italian side to play the second leg. Atletico Madrid have to win with more than a one-goal margin to secure their place in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League, while Inter Milan need to avoid defeat to progress into the next round.
Italian team Inter Milan have been flying in Serie A this season, leading the point table with 75 points. They are likely to win the league title after the 2020-2021 season. Besides, Atletico Madrid have been very inconsistent throughout the season and are out of the title race. The Diego Simeone boys are now in 4th with 55 points. Regardless of their current position in the league, they are the real threat to Inter Milan in tonight’s important clash in the UEFA Champions League.
Stats & Facts
- Since losing to Bologna in December, Inter Milan have been flying across all competitions. The Nerazzuri are unbeaten in their last 15 games in all competitions. Moreover, Inter Milan have won all their last 13 games during this period.
- Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have lost three of their last five games in all competitions and won only one of them.
- Atletico Madrid have failed to score in three of their last five games.
- Atletico Madrid have never played against Inter Milan at Civitas Metropolitano. However, they have won seven of their nine home meetings against Italian clubs.
- Inter Milan last won a match against a Spanish team was in 2004 when they beat Valencia by a 5-1 margin. Since then, the Nerazzuri have failed to win a single Champions League match against Spanish sides away from home.
- Inter Milan have progressed from seven of their eight knockout stage games of the UCL when they won the first leg.
- Atletico Madrid scored only three goals in their last eight knockout stage games in the Champions League.
Team News
Antoine Griezmann and Jose Gimenez have missed Atletico Madrid’s last four games due to their ankle and thigh injury. However, Diego Simeone is hopeful to get them back for tonight’s match. But the home team will be without Thomas Lemar, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Vitolo due to their respective injury.
Arnautovic, who scored the winning goal for Inter Milan in the first leg, is set to miss out tonight’s game due to his hamstring injury. Inter Milan will also miss the service of Juan Cuadrado and Stefano Sensi due to their respective injury.
Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid:
Oblak; Molina, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Lino; Saul, De Paul, Koke; Depay, Morata
Possible Lineup for Inter Milan:
Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Inter Milan
As the home team, Atletico Madrid will have an extra benefit from the ground and crowd. But their recent form has been a disaster, which could be an opportunity for Inter Milan. The Nerazzuri, on the other hand, have been flying and are eager to secure their place in the quarterfinal of the Champions League. Based on their recent performance, they should win this match against Atletico Madrid at Civitas Metropolitano.
Betfair Odds
Atletico: 3.00
Draw: 3.42
Inter Milan: 2.22
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