The iconic San Siro stadium in Milan will be buzzing on Tuesday evening as Inter Milan host Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their mouthwatering Champions League Round of 16 tie.
Kickoff is at 8 PM UTC, and the atmosphere promises to be electric, fueled by two passionate fanbases and the high stakes of European competition.
Inter, nicknamed the Nerazzurri, are riding a wave of success. They currently sit atop Serie A and are hungry to repeat their impressive run from last year's Champions League, where they finished as runners-up.
Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku remain their attacking threats, and the home crowd will be their roaring Curva Nord, creating a hostile environment for Atletico Madrid.
Atletico, known for their resolute defense and tactical discipline, stormed through the group stage, showcasing their experience and fighting spirit.
Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix are key figures in their attack, and they'll be aiming to silence the San Siro faithful and snatch a valuable away goal.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Inter: Sommer. Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni. Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco. Thuram, Martinez
Atlético Madrid: Oblak. Savic, Witsel, Hermoso. Llorente, Barrios, De Paul, Koke, Lino. Griezmann, Depay
Event details
NAME: Inter - Atlético Madrid
DATE: 20 Feb 2024
TIME: 20:00 UTC
VENUE: San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy