AC Milan and Inter  are two of the biggest clubs in Italy and the world, and they will face off in the Champions League group stage. The match promises to be an intense affair, as both teams will be looking to secure the three points.

Team News

AC  comes into the match with a few injury concerns. The biggest one is Rafa Leo, who is expected to miss the game due to a thigh injury. He has been one of the key players for AC  this season, and his absence will be felt. Apart from him, AC Milan has a fully fit squad to choose from.

Milan will be without the services of their captain

On the other hand, Inter  will be without the services of their captain, Samir Handanovic, who is out with a knee injury. This is a huge blow for Inter , as Handanovic is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Apart from him, Inter  has a fully fit squad to choose from.

Champions League Lineup

AC  is expected to line up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation. Gianluigi Donnarumma will start in goal, and he will be protected by a back four consisting of Davide Calabria, Simon Kjaer, Alessio Romagnoli, and Theo Hernandez. In midfield, Ismael Bennacer and Franck Kessie will provide the defensive cover, while Brahim Diaz, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Alexis Saelemaekers will play in the attacking midfield positions. Up front, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will lead the line.

Inter Milan is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation. Samir Handanovic’s absence means that Ionut Radu will start in goal, and he will be protected by a back three consisting of Milan Skriniar, Stefan de Vrij, and Alessandro Bastoni. In midfield, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, and Arturo Vidal will play in the central positions, while Achraf Hakimi and Ivan Perisic will play as wing-backs. Up front, Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku will lead the line.

Official Eleven

AC Milan: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Davide Calabria, Simon Kjaer, Alessio Romagnoli, Theo Hernandez, Ismael Bennacer, Franck Kessie, Brahim Diaz, Hakan Calhanoglu, Alexis Saelemaekers, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Inter Milan: Ionut Radu,  Skriniar, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Achraf Hakimi, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Perisic, Lautaro Martinez, Romelu Lukaku.

Match Preview

AC and Inter  are two of the most successful clubs in Italy, with 18 and 19 league titles, respectively. They have a long-standing rivalry, known as the Derby, which dates back to 1908. The two teams have played each other 223 times, with AC Milan winning 82 and Inter  winning 82.

Both teams have started the season well and will be looking to build on their early success. AC has won their first three games of the season, while Inter  has won two and drawn one. The  Derby is always a special occasion, and both teams will be looking to secure the bragging rights.

AC Milan will be without Rafa Leo, which is a blow, but they still have a strong squad capable of winning the game. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in good form and will be looking to add to his tally of three goals in three games. Inter  will