UCL: Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Second leg of the Champions League RO16 is set to be underway

Atletico Madrid faced a significant setback in the Copa del Rey, experiencing a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Athletic in the semi-finals. Furthermore, recently their struggles extended to a 2-0 loss against Cadiz. The team are currently grappling with a challenging situation in the Champions League last-16 clash, trailing 1-0 against Inter Milan heading into the second leg.

Notably, Atletico’s recent performances, especially on the road, have been notably lacklustre. As they approach the upcoming fixture, the team will benefit from home advantage in the second leg, requiring an all-out effort to advance to the next round.

Considering their recent performances, Inter emerge as the natural favourites in this tie. The team is brimming with confidence following their 1-0 victory over Bologna, solidifying their position with an impressive 18-point lead at the summit of Serie A. Despite this formidable form, Inter are poised to face the formidable challenge of a hostile Atletico home crowd, making the upcoming clash a highly anticipated and undoubtedly challenging encounter.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 13th Mar 2024, 08:00 PM (GMT), 03:00 PM (EST)

Thursday, 14th Mar 2024, 01:30 AM (IST)

Stadium: Civitas Metropolitan Stadium

Form

Atletico Madrid Form (All Competitions): L-W-L-D-L

Inter Milan Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Rodrigo de Paul (Atletico Madrid)

A potent ball carrier, he excels when navigating the right inside channel, showcasing strength to ward off opponents during his drives. In defensive situations, De Paul demonstrates assertive pressing and adept recovery from possession losses.

Additionally, he consistently provides support to the right-back, covering both inside and wide areas, and actively engages in blocking shots and crosses, strategically maintaining ball width.

Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan)

Functioning as a box-to-box midfielder, Barella predominantly occupies the right central midfield position, referred to as “mezzala destra” in Italy. Renowned for his robust strength and endurance, he equally stands out as a skilful technician with precise ball-handling abilities.

As one of the most well-rounded midfielders in the Inter squad, Barella plays a pivotal role in orchestrating attacking plays. While making contributions across the pitch, his most significant influence is notably observed on the right side, particularly during Inter’s offensive manoeuvres.

Match Facts

• The result of the first leg: Inter Milan – Atletico Madrid 1-0.
• In the UEFA Champions League, Inter Milan have a better performance than Atletico Madrid.
• Inter Milan have a winning streak of 4 matches away from home.

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Injury and Team News

Due to injury concerns, Antoine Griezmann, Jose Gimenez, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thomas Lemar will be unavailable for the upcoming match. Additionally, Pablo Barrios is set to undergo a late fitness test to assess a muscular issue, further adding to the team’s uncertainties ahead of the game.

For this match, Inter will be without the services of Juan Cuadrado and Steffan Sensi, both of whom are unavailable for the upcoming game. The first-leg scorer, Marko Arnautovic, will be sidelined for a few days.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 3

Inter Milan: 2

Atletico Madrid: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup for Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Oblak(GK); Witsel, Gabriel, Hermoso; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Lino; Morata, Depay

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Sommer(GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez

Match Prediction for Atletico vs Inter Milan

Inter are currently in excellent form, and they are set to confront a team that has displayed notable inconsistency in their recent performances. Given their strong run, Inter emerges as clear favourites for the upcoming match, making their progression into the next round highly likely.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Inter Milan

Telecast for Atletico vs Inter Milan

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS, TUDN

Nigeria – Supersport

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