Inter vs Crvena Zvezda
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Inter in search of maiden UCL win as Crvena Zvezda visits.
As Inter Milan host FK Crvena Zvezda at San Siro this Tuesday evening, the Italian champions are eager to build on their recent resurgence and secure their first Champions League victory this season, while the visitors aim to defy their daunting away record in European competition.
Inter
Inter Milan are coming off a thrilling 3-2 victory over Udinese, ending their three-match winless streak. Lautaro Martínez ended his goal drought with a brace, scoring his first goals of the 2024-2025 campaign as the Italian champions secured their first away win of the season.
"You could see the desire to bounce back in the players' eyes," Simone Inzaghi said after the win. "Lautaro is our captain. He shouldn’t get down because he has always worked hard," the Italian manager added, acknowledging his striker’s perseverance despite earlier struggles.
Inter will now welcome Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday for their Champions League matchday two fixture. They are looking to build on their recent league success as they search for their first win in the competition this season. The Nerazzurri currently sit in 19th place in the UCL standings, having played a goalless draw with Manchester City on matchday one.
While Inzaghi praised his team for their performance at the Etihad, anything less than a victory on Tuesday would be considered a disappointment. The hosts aim to improve their chances of finishing among the top eight to secure automatic entry into the round of sixteen.
Inter and Crvena Zvezda have faced each other on two previous occasions, with the Italian side recording a 2-1 aggregate win. They will look to draw inspiration from their success against the Serbian side, aiming to secure maximum points on Tuesday.
Additionally, Inter are on a nine-game unbeaten streak on home turf in the UCL, having won seven of those matches. Inzaghi is expected to deploy the familiar 3-5-2 formation, with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez in attack.
Crvena Zvezda
Crvena Zvezda suffered a 2-1 defeat against Benfica in their UCL opener, placing them in a tough spot as they now travel to Italy. They hope to return as happy travelers, despite the challenges they face.
The visitors have struggled in the UCL, losing all nine of their away games so far. In addition, they haven't secured a win in their last eight encounters against Italian teams in European competitions, with four draws and four losses.
Nevertheless, Vladan Milojević’s side comes into this match on a high, thanks to a two-game winning streak featuring 4-0 and 2-1 league victories over Partizan and Železničar. They aim to carry this positive momentum into their clash with Inter on Tuesday.
A 4—2—3—1 formation is anticipated, with Bruno Duarte leading the attack. The Red-Whites are certainly hoping their current form shifts the odds in their favor this time.
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