Bayern Munich will face Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the 2024/2025 Champions League. The first leg will be held at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
This match is predicted to be tight because it brings together two teams with different playing styles. Inter is known for its solid defense, while Bayern is very sharp up front.
Despite losing several players due to injury, Vincent Kompany’s team remains confident. They have an impressive record at home and good capital from the previous round.
Here are five reasons why Bayern Munich is predicted to be able to overcome Inter Milan and advance to the semifinals of the Champions League this season.
- Harry Kane, the Non-Stop Goal Machine
Inter’s defense is indeed solid, but Bayern has a solution called Harry Kane. The England captain scored three goals against Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16.
Kane has now scored more than 10 goals in the Champions League this season. He became the first English player to do so in one season.
Although he was doubtful to appear due to a minor injury, Kane is predicted to remain the main threat. He is also competing to become the top scorer in this season’s competition.
- Without Musiala, Bayern is Still Sharp
Jamal Musiala was injured before the match, but Bayern has many other weapons. Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman are examples of players who can create opportunities from difficult situations.
In addition, Leroy Sane performed brilliantly by scoring 10 goals in the Bundesliga. Leon Goretzka also added firepower from the second line with four goals this season.
Bayern has scored 81 goals in 28 Bundesliga matches this season. That number is much higher than Inter who have only scored 69 goals from 31 Serie A matches.
- Valuable Lessons from Leverkusen
Inter was once defeated by Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 in the group stage. In that match, Inter was unable to release a single shot on goal.
Bayern, who destroyed Leverkusen with an aggregate of 5-0, can imitate that approach. They understand how to kill Inter’s creativity.
Inter will be faced with a tactical dilemma in the first leg. Playing too deep defensively could give Bayern’s goal machine space.
- Allianz Arena Becomes a Solid Fortress
This season, Bayern have only lost twice in 21 home games in all competitions. They also beat PSG and Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern have scored 46 home goals in the Bundesliga and 18 in the Champions League. A big advantage could occur before the second leg in Milan.
The home atmosphere will also be a big advantage. Inter must be perfect if they want to steal a result in Germany.
- Head-to-head record favors Bayern
Inter did beat Bayern in the 2009/10 Champions League final. However, overall, Bayern are superior in head-to-head record.
Bayern have won four times over Inter in the Champions League. The last two wins were achieved in the 2022/23 group stage, each with a score of 2-0.
Inter have only won twice in seven meetings, with one draw. This shows that Bayern are more consistent at the highest level in Europe.
