Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: Federico Dimarco & Marcus Thuram Start | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Federico Dimarco on the left wing against Bayern Munich. This evening’s Champions League quarter-final second leg clash kicks off at 21.00 CET at the San Siro.

This evening, Inter Milan take on Bayern Munich at the San Siro. Simone Inzaghi’s men pulled off a stunning 2-1 first-leg win at the Allianz Arena last week.

As a result, they head into proceedings as favorites to lock down a coveted semi-final berth.

However, the Nerazzurri cannot afford to take their slender lead for granted, given the strength of their opposition.

Therefore, head coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to name the strongest starting eleven amid a subsiding injury crisis.

Federico Dimarco Replaces Carlos Augusto on Left Wing

NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 01: Federico Di Marco of Inter celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the Serie A match between Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Firstly, the big news on the team sheet is the return of Federico Dimarco.

Indeed, the Italian wingback has regained full fitness and will start on the left wing.

Then, in goal Yann Sommer retains his place between the sticks ahead of Josep Martinez.

In defense, meanwhile, it is the trio of Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, and Alessandro Bastoni.

On the left flank, meanwhile, Federico Dimarco retakes his place in the starting lineup after not featuring in the first leg. Then, at right-wingback, Matteo Darmian keeps his spot.

Furthermore, in midfield, Nicolo Barella moves into a box-to-box midfield role. Therefore, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan complete the trio.

Lastly, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram lead the line. As such, Marko Arnautovic remains on the bench despite his heroics against Cagliari.

Kristjan Asllani returns to the squad after serving a one-game ban, meanwhile. Then, Piotr Zielinski is absent due to injury.

Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: Federico Dimarco Starts

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale celebrates his team’s first goal, scored by teammate Carlos Augusto (not pictured) during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

INTER (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 28 Pavard, 15 Acerbi, 95 Bastoni; 36 Darmian, 23 Barella, 20 Calhanoglu, 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco; 9 Thuram, 10 Lautaro Martinez. Bench: 12 Di Gennaro, 13 J. Martinez, 6 De Vrij, 8 Arnautovic, 16 Frattesi, 21 Asllani, 30 Carlos Augusto, 31 Bisseck, 52 Berenbruch, 58 Cocchi, 59 Zalewski, 99 Taremi. Coach: Inzaghi. Suspended: none. Unavailable/injured: Zielinski, Dumfries.