Inter vs Bayern – Quarterfinal Second Leg Preview (16.04.2025)

San Siro prepares for another electric Champions League night as Inter Milan host Bayern Munich in the return leg of the 2024/25 quarterfinals. After a clinical 2–0 away victory, Simone Inzaghi's men have one foot in the semifinals — but it's not over yet, especially when Bayern are still in the fight.

First Leg Recap: Inter Did What They Do Best

Inter executed their gameplan to perfection in Munich: defend deep, strike on the counter, stay compact. They had two clear-cut chances, converted both, and left the Allianz Arena with a shocking 2–0 win. Bayern, on the other hand, did what they've been guilty of too often this season — created plenty of chances but couldn't capitalise.

Despite dominating stretches of the game, Kompany's side failed to break down a disciplined Nerazzurri block. That inefficiency cost them dearly, just as it did against Dortmund days later in the Bundesliga's Klassiker, where they drew 2–2 despite heavy pressure.

The Stakes: Allianz Final Looms Large

There's extra fire in this tie — the Champions League final will be played in Munich. That alone is enough to light a fire under Bayern's stars. But the psychological edge belongs to Inter. They've got the result, the home advantage, and arguably better form.

Inter are hard to beat at home. Their recent win over Cagliari (3–1) only added to their momentum. Bayern, meanwhile, seem shaky and low on confidence after back-to-back underwhelming results. Kompany hasn't gone winless in two straight games since January — now the pressure's truly on.

Quotes from the Dugouts

Simone Inzaghi:

"Everyone did great in the first leg, but we saw moments where we could've been more ruthless. Tomorrow, it's not about the score — it's about the performance."

Vincent Kompany:

"You're asking what happens if we lose. But we're preparing to win. That's our mindset — we live for these chances."

Predicted Lineups

Inter (3-5-2):

Sommer – Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni – Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco – Martinez, Thuram
Out: Dumfries (thigh), Zielinski (calf)

Bayern (4-2-3-1):

Urbig – Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic – Kimmich, Goretzka – Olise, Müller, Sané – Kane
Out: Davies, Ito, Musiala, Neuer, Upamecano

Betting Odds (Regular Time):

• Bayern win: 2.60
• Inter win: 2.65
• Draw: 3.60
  To qualify: Inter – 1.36 | Bayern – 3.15

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Our Prediction: Bayern Will Push Back

Despite their first-leg loss, Bayern have the firepower to make this interesting. Sané, Kane, and Müller can punish any defensive lapse. And with the final on home soil, they have every reason to go all in. Inter will likely sit deep again, but if Bayern strike first, momentum could shift quickly.

Predicted score: Inter 1–2 Bayern

Aggregate: 3–2

Prediction: Bayern to advance after extra time or penalties