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Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Inter Milan - Team news and prediction
Who will advance to the quarterfinals, Atletico or Inter?
Italian side Inter Milan currently has the upper hand after a deserved 1-0 victory at home, where they were the better team. However, knowing manager Simeone, he has a tendency to set up his team well for these big games, and with a packed Metropolitan Stadium, it will be an energized Atletico side.
Inter has been absolutely dominant this season, and in 2024, they have won every match they played. They are on a streak of 13 consecutive victories, with the last draw dating back to December 29 and the last defeat to September 27 against Sassuolo.
Atletico Madrid current form (all competitions):
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Inter current form (all competitions):
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Team news:
Jose Gimenez and Thomas Lemar are definitively out of the match due to injuries. Griezmann and Azpilicueta are doubtful and were not part of the squad in the recent match against Cadiz; however, it is expected that both will be match-fit. Pablo Barrios has been dealing with illness, but he is also expected to be part of the squad.
The match winner from the first leg, Marko Arnautovic, sustained an injury over the weekend, and he is not expected to be match-fit for tonight. Carlos Augusto is doubtful and will undergo a test on the day, while playmaker Calhanoglu is expected to be in the starting lineup after making a comeback over the weekend following a minor injury break.
Atletico expected lineup:
Oblak; Witsel, Gabriel, Hermoso; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Lino; Morata, Griezmann.
Inter expected lineup:
Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez.
Prediction:
Expect an intense match with plenty of fight and determination. That is the way Atletico needs to win the game because Inter is currently in top form, and in terms of gameplay, they are the stronger team. We believe Atletico will give Inter a tough challenge, though not enough to win the match. Therefore, we suggest the game will end in a draw with odds of 3.30 at Bet365.