Inter Milan will look to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as they try to convert their first-leg advantage against Atletico Madrid
Last year’s runners-up have been in formidable form in 2024, winning all 13 games including a 1-0 home win in the first leg against their Spanish opposition. Atletico, meanwhile, have been sluggish of late, winning just one of their last five games in all competitions, including a disappointing 2-0 away defeat against relegation-threatened Cadiz.
The winners will join an impressive list of teams in the quarter-finals, including defending champions Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Arsenal and Barcelona also booked their place in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, while the final spot will be taken by either Borussia Dortmund or PSV Eindhoven. Follow all the build-up and match action below plus get all the latest match odds and tips here.
ATLETICO V INTER – CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE
Atletico take on Inter in the second leg of their last 16 tie, with kick-off at 8pm GMT
Atletico looking to overturn narrow one-goal deficit after first-leg defeat
Last year’s finalists Inter have won all 13 games so far this calendar year
Simone Inzaghi’s side will be without first-leg goalscorer Marko Arnautovic
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Savic, Witsel, Hermoso; Molina, Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino; Morata, Griezzman
Inter: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Di Marco; Thuram, Martinez
Club Atlético de Madrid – FC Internazionale Milano
Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
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There’s a clear difference in league position between Atletico and Inter.
The Italian side are an incredible 16 points clear at the top of Serie A, blowing the competition away with their form to start the year.
Atletico are fourth in La Liga, cut adrift by Real Madrid, Girona and Barcelona. They are in more of a fight with Athletic for the final Champions League spot.
That’s why Inter are favourites.
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The other match tonight sees Dortmund host PSV, following a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands.
Dortmund are fourth in the Bundesliga (which they should have won last season) – and are a staggering 20 points behind leaders Leverkusen.
It’s all or nothing tonight in the Champions League.
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Inter’s formidable form
Inter have won 13 matches in a row in all competitions, since a 1-1 draw at home to Genoa in their final match of 2023. Inzaghi’s side have won five or their last six matches without conceding, and have not lost away from home all season.
Inter are earning lots of plaudits in Italy for their performances this season.
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Champions League draw: Everything you need to know
19:33 , Jamie Braidwood
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw?
The draw for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the Champions League will be made from 11am GMT on Friday 15 March in Nyon, Switzerland.
Are there any rules for the draw?
No. For the first time in the Champions League this season, it’s an open draw. There are no seeded teams and anyone can play anyone.
Which teams are in the draw?
Inter Milan or Atletico Madrid
PSV Eindhoven or Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal
Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern Munich
Manchester City
Real Madrid
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Atletico Madrid must overcome an Inter side who have built an excellent defensive record on their travels under Simone Inzaghi. The Nerazzurri have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine Champions League knockout matches.
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Quite the arrival from Atletico as the fans greet the home bus…
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Inter start Marcus Thuram alongside Lautaro Martinez after the France international suffered that injury which forced him off at half-time in the first leg, though his goal-scoring replacement Marko Arnautotic does not make it.
Atletico start Antoine Griezmann, bringing the Frenchman back into the side after he picked up an ankle injury in the first leg. He’s not played since but that’s a big boost.
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Team news!
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Savic, Witsel, Hermoso; Molina, Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino; Morata, Griezzman
Inter: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, ÇalhanoÄlu, Mkhitaryan, Di Marco; Thuram, Martinez
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Since taking charge of Atletico Madrid in 2011, Diego Simeone has never lost at home in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
They need to win tonight, of course, but it shows what Inter are up against. Despite having an average season Atletico have won 18 of their 20 matches at home this season.
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Last time out: On as a half-time substitute, Marko Arnautovic scored the winner to earn Inter a narrow first-leg win against Atletico Madrid. After Lautaro Martinez’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak, Arnautovic turned into the empty net. Atletico were limited to few chances and Alvaro Morata’s late header was as close as they would come.
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Odds
Atletico: 9/5
Draw: 12/5
Inter: 29/20
Prediction
Inter to continue their imperious start to the calendar year and move into the quarter-finals. Atletico 1-2 Inter.
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Predicted line-ups
Atletico: Oblak; Molina, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Lino; Saul, De Paul, Koke; Depay, Morata
Inter: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
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What is the team news?
Atletico will be hopeful that Antoine Griezmann and Jose Gimenez will be fit enough to play a part in the second leg after their recent injury troubles, but Diego Simeone will certainly be without Thomas Lemar, Cezar Azpilicueta and Vitolo who all remain sidelined with longer-term injuries.
Inter, meanwhile, will be without first-leg goalscorer Marko Anautovic after the Austrian picked up a muscle injury on the weekend. Wing-back Carlos Augusto is also a doubt but Simone Inzhaghi’s side will be boosted by the return of Hakan Calhanoglu after the Turkish midfielder made his return against Bologna at the weekend.
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When is Atletico v Inter?
Atletico Madrid v Inter will kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 13 March at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
How can I watch it?
The tie will be shown live on TNT Sports, while customers can stream the match live on Discovery +.
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Good evening
18:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash between Atletico and Inter from the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Diego Simeone’s side will look to produce a second-leg comeback having lost the first leg 1-0 in Milan but they face a tough ask up against the Serie A leaders who have won all 13 games this year and are aiming to reach the Champions League final for a second successive season.
Stay tuned right here for all the build-up, team news and match updates.