UEFA Champions League 25/26: Inter Milan vs Ajax Preview & Lineups
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🔍 Match Preview
Inter Milan host Ajax at the San Siro in a classic European encounter in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 group stage. Inter, under Simone Inzaghi, are once again among the strongest contenders, boasting a solid defensive core and an efficient attack. Ajax, meanwhile, continue to showcase their philosophy of nurturing young talent and playing fluid attacking football, but face a stern test against the Italian giants.
Inter will rely on their organized back three and midfield control, while Ajax will aim to break lines with quick passing and dynamic movement.
📅 Match Schedule
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Fixture: Inter Milan vs Ajax
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Competition: UEFA Champions League 2025/26, Group Stage
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Date & Time: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 — 20:00 BST
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Venue: San Siro, Milan
⚽ Team News & Updates
Inter Milan:
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Lautaro Martínez remains the focal point in attack, partnered by Marcus Thuram.
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Midfield trio of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolò Barella, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan expected to start.
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Defensive unit marshaled by Alessandro Bastoni, Stefan de Vrij, and Benjamin Pavard.
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No major new injury concerns reported.
Ajax:
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Brian Brobbey leads the line with his physicality and finishing.
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Steven Bergwijn and Kenneth Taylor add creativity in attack.
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Josip Šutalo is a key man in defense.
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Some concerns over squad depth after a busy Eredivisie start.
🧰 Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan (3-5-2):
GK: Yann Sommer
DEF: Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni
MID: Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco
FW: Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram
Ajax (4-2-3-1):
GK: Diant Ramaj
DEF: Devyne Rensch, Josip Šutalo, Jorrel Hato, Borna Sosa
MID: Silvano Vos, Kenneth Taylor
AM: Steven Bergwijn, Kristian Hlynsson, Carlos Forbs
ST: Brian Brobbey
📊 Key Stats
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Inter have won 5 of their last 6 Champions League home matches.
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Ajax are unbeaten in their last 4 away UCL group games.
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This is the first meeting between Inter and Ajax in the Champions League since 2002/03, when Inter won 3-2 on aggregate in the quarterfinals.
🎯 Prediction
Inter’s experience, home advantage, and attacking efficiency give them the edge. Ajax will create chances but may struggle to cope defensively with Inter’s strikers.
Predicted Score: Inter Milan 2-0 Ajax
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