It’s a collision of heavyweights at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich will host Inter Milan in a quarterfinal, which could be a classic. This UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal is going to be a clash of Italian football resilience and German firepower. Bayern is eager to go all the way with the 2025 final set for Munich. Inter, on the other hand, is the current leader of Serie A and seeks redemption after a losing outing in the 2023 final.
Both teams have their own swagger and should arrive with confidence. With a point to prove for either squad, it’s hard to predict who could come out on top. Our experts think that this first leg in Bavaria will be about Bayern asserting their dominance at home. The guests will aim to withstand the onslaught and could be satisfied with a draw before going to Milan. In the end, it’s going to be us, the fans, who will be the beneficiaries of this amazing football fiesta.
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan – Kick-Off Time & Most Important Match Info
- Date: Tuesday, April 8
- Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
- Kick-off time: 8:00 pm UK time
- Last Match H2H: November 1, 2022 – Bayern won 2:0
- Players to watch: Harry Kane (Bayern), Micahel Olise (Bayern), Jamal Musiala (Bayern), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Marcus Thuram (Inter), Hakan Calhanoglou (Inter).
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan – Form and Season Analysis
Even though most experts predict Bayern to have the edge for this 1st leg, don’t expect Inter to crumble. The Nerrazzuri are comfortable playing as the underdog in the Champions League, last winning it all in 2010 with the exact same status.
Simone Inzaghi’s side is organised and experienced. Even if Bayern control the match, Inter can typically limit the damage. However, with Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala threatening your goal, the margin for error is practically non-existent.
Bayern Munich – 2024/25 season overview
Bayern enter this match having cruised past domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16. They dominated with a 5-0 aggregate win against a squad that has been sort of their kryptonite in the past seasons.
That result displayed Bayern’s strength – a potent offence combined with a mean defence. Under coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern have been much more consistent than in 2023/24.
They still play on the front foot with pace and width but with a bit more defensive discipline compared to years past.
Bayern are traditionally fast starters at home, often deploying a high press to pen opponents and rack up early goals. Harry Kane is especially dangerous from the kick-off, scoring at will in both Bundesliga and Champions League games. When firing with all cylinders, their offence can only be described as clinical.
They should hold more of the ball in this game, attacking through the flanks or going down the centre to exploit any momentary concentration lapse from Inter. Bayern players are capable of simply overloading defences and creating mismatches and open opportunities for their strikers.
All in all, it’s a very deep squad, able to maintain a high tempo for nearly all 90 minutes. They could seek to demolish their opponents in the 1st leg and cruise in the 2nd. History shows us that they could do it.
However, Bayern can be caught by quick counters due to their aggressive line. And that’s exactly Inter’s strength with Lautaro and Marcus Thuram showing proficiency when defenders are disorganised. In the Bundesliga, they are the current leaders and have a 6-point cushion over Bayer – nearest pursuers.
They’re also far from invincible but should come into this leg with confidence and aggression, not wanting a nervy 2nd leg against always battle-ready Italians.
Inter Milan – 2024/25 season overview
Inter arrive in Munich with decent form, unbeaten in their last 9 matches across all competitions (as of April 4). They breezed past the Round of 16 with a comfortable 4-1 aggregate win over Feyenoord.
In Serie A, however, they are in close-quarters combat with Napoli, only holding a 3-point advantage after 30 matches. Inter is quintessentially Italian – offering one of the stingiest defences and being able to win without dominating up front.
Tactically, Simone Inzaghi likes to stick to what works. He likes a well-drilled 3-5-2 formation where the midfielders can swiftly rotate between attack and defend-first priorities. This hardworking core will aim to absorb Bayern’s pressure.
For Inter, the key might be their wingbacks. They are a more physical team who will hold every advantage if the game becomes a dogfight. Their objective is likely to not allow too many goals before returning to Milan and trying to utilise home pitch advantage. Once again – that’s typical Inter football in the UEFA Champions League.
They have recent positive history against Bayern to rely on – including a famous 2-0 victory in the 2010 Champions League final. Most of the pressure is on their opponents as they have a destiny to fulfil and go all the way to play at home.
This current narrative around Inter is one of steely underdogs. Their talent on paper isn’t nearly as dangerous as that of their opponents. However, if they manage to stay compact and disciplined, as always, they could draw or even manage a narrow one-goal victory. Expect a tactical masterclass from Inter for the whole 90 minutes.
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan | Form, H2H and Interesting Stats
Here are the forms of both squads and interesting stats
Bayern Munich Form and Interesting Stats
- March 5 – 3:0 vs Bayer Leverkusen (W), Champions League
- March 8 – 2:3 vs Bochum (L), Bundesliga
- March 11 – 2:0 vs Bayer Leverkusen (W), Champions League
- March 15 – 1:1 vs Union Berlin (D), Bundesliga
- March 29 – 3:2 vs St. Pauli (W), Bundesliga
Bayern are not in the best of forms, only winning 3 of their last 5 games. During that stretch, they scored well, averaging 2.2 goals per game (11 total), but conceded 1.2 (6 total). Even though they rarely go scoreless, Inter’s defence will provide one of their toughest tests in 2024/25.
Inter Milan Form and Interesting Stats
- March 8 – 3:2 vs Monza (W), Serie A
- March 11 – 2:1 vs Feyenoord (W), Champions League
- March 16 – 2:0 vs Atalanta (W), Serie A
- March 30 – 2:1 vs Udinese (W) Serie A
- April 2 – 1:1 vs AC Milan (D), Copa Italia
During their past 5 games, Inter is unbeaten, only drawing once against hometown rivals AC Milan. In this period, Nerrazzuri netted 2 goals on average (10 total) and conceded half as much – just 1 (5 total).
Conclusion
This Tuesday will offer top-class football for fans all over Europe. Inter vs Bayern is a classic clash of different football philosophies. You can expect high-intensity action on both sides of the pitch where one mistake could cost a chance at victory.
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