Inter vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (20 February)

It’s the shock of the Champions League round of 16! Inter Milan and Atlético de Madrid have made an appointment for a place in the quarter-finals of the queen of European competitions. The first round will take place at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, this Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. Finalist of the last edition of the C1, the Italian club is obliged to host in this first leg, due to its 2nd place in the group stage, behind Real Sociedad.

Large leader of Serie A, Simone Inzaghi's team will want to put themselves in the best possible position before traveling to Spain. For its part, Atlético de Madrid was very solid during the group stage and remains in 4th position in La Liga. The Colchoneros will want to achieve the feat during this first round.

Injured for a long time during the group stage, Pavard made his return immediately and should occupy a starting role in the three central hinge this evening. The latter is unanimous at the club. Note the strong uncertainty surrounding former Juventus player Cuadrado (injured). This is ultimately the only alert to be reported among the Milanese. Inzaghi (coach) will probably be able to count on his backbone in the midfield with Hakan Calhanoglu (9 goals, 3 caviars in the league) and the Italian international, Barella. We will not forget to mention the striking force of this formation with the duo Lautaro Martinez (19 goals, 2 assists in SA, top scorer in Calcio) and the French international, Marcus Thuram (9 pawns, 7 pancakes in SA ). Important in the rotation, Frattesi appears uncertain for this first leg.

Opposite, the very unfortunate tricolor, Thomas Lemar (fractured Achilles tendon) will be out and a return could be expected around next month. Lacking rhythm and above all injured, former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is out until April according to the club's doctors while Gimenez (important) holds the candle in the infirmary. Recently, it was Alvaro Morata (13 league goals) who signed up (sprained right knee) and no return date has been issued by the club. Ditto for winter recruit Paulista (abdominal wall injury). The keys to the truck will therefore be entrusted to the indecent Antoine Griezmann (11 goals, 6 assists in La Liga).