We are at the business end of the UEFA Champions League 2025, and the quarter-finals will commence tonight. The German giants FC Bayern take on the defending Serie A champions Inter. On paper, Bayern can be favourites, but you should not rule out Inter; they have been the best team defensively, just conceding two goals in 10 games.
With Muller playing his last season for Bayern, this could be his last ever match at the Allianz Arena in the Champions League for Bayern. Both teams have several players missing, but Bayern sees a lot of important players missing compared to Inter. Inter have an upper hand, although they might be playing away from home, this is a good opportunity to end the game in the first leg itself, but they would go with a defensive approach and want to take it to the San Siro.
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UEFA Champions League 2025: Predicted Lineups and Team News
FC Bayern
Expected starting 11: Urbig, Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic, Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Muller, Sane, and Kane.
Players who will miss the game: Pavlovic (injury), Neuer (injury), Davies (injury), Upamecano (injury), Ito (injury), Buchmann (injury), Musiala (injury), and Coman (injury).
Inter
Expected starting 11: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Pavard, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Darmian Martinez, and Thuram.
Players who will miss the game: Dumfries (injury), Zielinski (injury), Carboni (injury), Taremi (injury), and Asllani (suspended).
Key Battles:
Kane vs Bastoni
This would be an interesting battle. Kane is the second-highest goal scorer in the tournament till now, so facing Bastoni won’t get him goals that easily. Physically strong Bastoni could lead the defence. Kane has goals in his boots he would be the main man in front of goal.
Martinez vs Kim
The Argentine striker has been performing consistently for Inter in front of the goal. Kim knows that he has the potential to stop him. Kim with the absence of Davies and Upamecano should step up if Bayern needs to win.
Kimmich vs Barella
Especially, the one who rules the midfield wins the game. Kimmich has been the best player for Bayern after Kane this season. Barella’s hold-up play and key passing make the battle more interesting.
Predictions for the match:
Surely, we can say this match can be called as the attack vs the defence. Accordingly, Inter have a better squad and are strong in recent matches. Surprisingly, we can see a 2-2 draw and head to the San Siro to see the ultimate winner.
