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 among the strongest contenders, boasting a solid defensive core and an efficient attack. Ajax continue their tradition of nurturing young talent and playing fluid attacking football, but face a tough challenge against the Italian giants.
Inter will rely on their well-organized back three and midfield control, while Ajax will aim to break lines with quick passing and dynamic movement.
📅 Match Schedule
- Fixture: Inter Milan vs Ajax
- Competition: UEFA Champions League 2025/26, Group Stage
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 — 20:00 BST
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
⚽ Team News & Updates
Inter Milan:
- Lautaro Martínez leads the attack alongside Marcus Thuram.
- Midfield likely: Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Mkhitaryan.
- Defence anchored by Bastoni, de Vrij, Pavard.
- No major injury concerns.
Ajax:
- Brian Brobbey spearheads the attack.
- Steven Bergwijn & Kenneth Taylor add creativity.
- Josip Šutalo is key in defence.
- Some concern over squad depth.
🧰 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
- Inter have won 5 of their last 6 UCL home matches.
- Ajax unbeaten in their last 4 away UCL group games.
- Last UCL meeting: 2002/03 quarterfinal — Inter won 3–2 on aggregate.
🎯 Prediction
Inter’s experience and home advantage should give them control of this match. Ajax will create chances but may struggle defensively against Inter’s forwards.
Predicted Score: Inter Milan 2–0 Ajax
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