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Atletico Madrid Hosts Inter Milan in Champions League Clash
11/26/2025, 8:11:43 AM
Match Overview
Atletico Madrid is set to host Inter Milan on Wednesday, November 26, for the fifth matchday of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group stage. The match will take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, starting at 3 p.m. ET. Atletico Madrid enters the match following a 1-0 victory over Getafe, while Inter Milan comes off a 1-0 defeat in the Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan, where USMNT striker Christian Pulisic scored the decisive goal.
Current Standings and Historical Context
Inter Milan currently leads the Champions League table with four wins from four matches, showcasing a strong performance in the tournament. In contrast, Atletico Madrid sits in 16th place with two wins and two losses in their group. Historically, the two teams have met three times, with their most recent encounter occurring in the 2023-24 round of 16, where Atletico Madrid triumphed 3-2 on penalties in the return leg held in Madrid.
Team Formations and Predictions
Atletico Madrid is expected to field a lineup featuring Juan Musso in goal, supported by defenders Nahuel Molina, Jose Gimenez, David Hancko, and Matteo Ruggeri. The midfield will likely include Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Koke, and Nico Gonzalez, with Alexander Soerloth and Julian Alvarez leading the attack. Inter Milan's probable lineup includes Yann Sommer as goalkeeper, with a defensive line of Manuel Akanji, Yann Bisseck, and Alessandro Bastoni, and a midfield comprising Carlos Augusto, Davide Frattesi, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, and Federico Dimarco, while Lautaro Martinez is expected to spearhead their offense.
Analysts predict a closely contested match, with a draw being the most likely outcome. A scoreline of Atletico Madrid 1, Inter Milan 1 is anticipated.
Viewing Information
Fans can catch all the action of Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League on Paramount+, with additional coverage available on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. The day's coverage will commence with the Champions League Matchday show, followed by the UEFA Champions League Today pre-match show.
Conclusion
As Atletico Madrid prepares to face Inter Milan, both teams will be looking to solidify their positions in the Champions League standings. With Atletico's home advantage and Inter's current form, the match promises to be an exciting encounter for soccer fans.
