Inter Milan are within touching distance of a second UEFA Champions League semi-final in three years. Simone Inzaghi’s men return to the Giuseppe Meazza with a 2-1 advantage over German heavyweights Bayern Munich, who now face a daunting challenge to overturn the deficit in enemy territory.
Match Details
Fixture: Inter Milan vs Bayern
Competition: UEFA Champions League 2024–25 – Quarter-Final (Second Leg)
First Leg Result: Bayern 1-2 Inter Milan
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2025
Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM (CET) / 8:00 PM (UK) / 3:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan, Italy
Referee: [TBD]
Match Preview
Goals from Lautaro Martínez and Davide Frattesi in the first leg at the Allianz Arena gave Inter a valuable edge, but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern are no strangers to bouncing back when it matters most. The Bavarians, six-time champions of Europe, will look to draw from their rich history and recent away success in Milan—having won their last three visits to the San Siro, including a 2-0 win during the 2022–23 group stage.
However, this is a different Inter side. The Nerazzurri have evolved into one of the continent’s most defensively disciplined outfits, conceding just three goals across their 11 Champions League matches this season. Their form at home in Europe has been immaculate, with five wins from five—turning their stadium into a fortress.
The return of Kristjan Asllani from suspension gives Inzaghi further flexibility in midfield, and with the team likely reverting to the same setup that earned the win in Munich, Inter will be confident of finishing the job. For Bayern, there’s belief—but also concern over a stretched squad and the tactical risks required to break through such a resolute opponent.
Team News
Injured/Unavailable players for Inter Milan include: Piotr Zielinski, Denzel Dumfries. While Bayern Munich’s own include: Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, Jamal Musiala, according to Livescore.com
Inter Milan – Possible Starting XI (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni
Midfielders: Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco
Forwards: Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram
Bayern Munich – Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Noah Urbig
Defenders: Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Kim Min-jae, Josip Stanišić
Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka
Attacking Midfielders: Michael Olise, Raphaël Guerreiro, Leroy Sané
Striker: Harry Kane
Score Prediction
In their last 10 encounters, the balance has been relatively even—Bayern with 5 wins, Inter 4, and one draw. But on current form, the scales may well tip in Inter’s favor.
We say: Inter Milan 2-1 Bayern Munich
Where to Watch
- Europe: TNT Sports, Canal+, DAZN
- USA: CBS, Paramount+
- India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
- Global Streaming: UEFA.tv (in select regions)
