Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan will face off in a highly anticipated clash, as both have shown exceptional form in recent weeks.
Leverkusen have been making headlines with their dominant performances, posting a convincing 5-0 victory over Salzburg in the Champions League, which reinforced their position among Europe’s elite.
In domestic competitions, Xabi Alonso’s squad has been relentless, narrowing the gap on Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings while also delivering a statement win over the reigning German champions in the DFB-Pokal.
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Meanwhile, Inter Milan’s consistency has been equally notable. The Italian giants have recently been on a 13-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.
Defensively, they have been impenetrable in the Champions League and have not conceded a goal so far. A very important 1-0 win over RB Leipzig in their last league game propelled them into second position in the league standings, with a chance to secure a quarter-final spot with a win on Tuesday.
Domestically, they occupy a solid position in Serie A, comfortably occupying the third position as they try to have more good luck this season.
The Sporting News takes a look at the key highlights of this game, adding how to watch, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this Champions League in the United States:
TV channel: N/ALive stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV streaming in the United States. Streaming features are available on Paramount, which is lately offering a FREE 7-day trial to new members.
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This Champions League match will take place at the BayArena stadium in Leverkusen, Germany, and will kick off on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 p. m. time.
Here’s how this was in the United States:
Both Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick are sidelined, leaving the attacking duties to Florian Wirtz and Nathan Tella. Wirtz, who has been in sensational form with five goals in as many Champions League appearances this season, is expected to take on the role of a false nine for this crucial encounter.
Adding to Leverkusen’s concerns, Jonas Hofmann and Amine Adli are also unavailable for selection, further restricting Xabi Alonso’s attacking capabilities.
Bayer Leverkusen predicted the XI (4-5-1 from left to right): Hrádecký (GK) – Arthur, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie – Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, García, Grimaldo – Wirtz.
Injured: Victor Boniface, Patrik Schick, Jonas Hofmann, Amine Adli Suspended: none
Benjamin Pavard is absent with a hamstring problem, while the availability of Francesco Acerbi and backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro remains uncertain.
In attack, Lautaro Martínez and Mehdi Taremi have formed a reliable partnership for Simone Inzaghi this season, but Marcus Thuram may be in contention for a starting role in this all-important game. Inzaghi will take a look at his attacking characteristics to continue his strong form as Inter aim to secure a key away result.
Inter Milan’s starting XI (3-5-2, left to right): Sommer (GK) – Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni – Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zieliński, Dimarco – Taremi, Lautaro.
Injured: Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi (doubtful), Raffaele Di Gennaro (doubtful)Suspended: None
Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan come into this Champions League clash for a very competitive encounter. Inter have been consistent in front of goal, scoring precisely once in their last three games at an organizational level.
This efficiency, combined with their strong unbeaten record, suggests they will prove resilient against Leverkusen’s dynamic attack. A 1-1 draw seems the likeliest outcome in what promises to be a tightly fought battle.
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Ishika Dadhwal is a content creator who appears on the English editions of The Sporting News.