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Lautaro and Muller chase history as Bayern seek a comeback against Inter
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Reading Time: 3min | Wed. 16.04.25. | 15:36
The Nerazzurri captain could become the first-ever Inter player to score in five consecutive UCL games, while the German could catch up to Messi in third place of the most capped UCL players list
Tonight's clash between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich (22.00) could be predestined for history. Will it be predestined for comebacks as well? We'll see in the end.
As for the history, two records could be on the line tonight - one to be broken and the other to be tied. Namely, the Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martinez netted in four consecutive Champions League games, and should he score tonight as well, he'd be the first-ever Inter player to accomplish that.
Lautaro Martínez's last four Champions League appearances:
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) April 16, 2025
⚽️ vs Sparta Prague
⚽️⚽️⚽️ vs Monaco
⚽️ vs Feyenoord
⚽️ vs Bayern Munich
Set to strike again tonight? 🔥#UCL pic.twitter.com/hzZtVVi51v
In addition, the Argentinian has found the net seven times in the ongoing UCL campaign and the club's leaders in the elite competition - Hernan Crespo (nine goals in 2002/2003) and Samuel Eto'o (eight goals in 2010/2011) - are not too far away.
On the other hand, the Bavarians also have a potential record-holder in their ranks. If Thomas Muller gets a chance tonight, he'll catch up to Lionel Messi in the third spot on the list of most capped UCL players with 163 appearances, and Iker Casillas (177) and Cristiano Ronaldo (183) would remain the only two players above the German.
Bayern’s Thomas Müller set to make his 163rd appearance in the Champions League, drawing level with Lionel Messi in the all-time list.
— Thierry Nyann 🇬🇭 (@nyannthierry) April 16, 2025
Only Iker Casillas (177) and Cristiano Ronaldo (183) had more UCL appearances. #FootieCenter pic.twitter.com/ygCk5knGsl
Yet, both Lautaro and Muller would undoubtedly prefer their teams to qualify for the semi-finals rather than all these records, though the former has much better chances ahead of the return leg.
Inter triumphed 2-1 in Munich, and if they manage to defend their advantage at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, they'll schedule the semi-final clash against Barcelona. On the other hand, Bayern don't give up, although they'll have to attack from the first referee's whistle.
Projected lineups for today's Champions League quarterfinal second leg game between Inter and Bayern Munich.
— Raffaele (@ItalianoCalcio) April 16, 2025
Inter enters with a 2-1 advantage on aggregate.
(📸 ⎸ GdS) pic.twitter.com/NPgWQe58WL
Surprisingly or not, Serge Gnabry appeared like an excellent offensive alternative for Vincent Kompany after his terrific display from the bench in Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund last Saturday. The German international could thus be a decent replacement for the injured Jamal Musiala and a good "wingman" to Harry Kane, who'll have to start using chances after wasting so many of them eight days ago at Allianz Arena.
In a duel between Simone Inzaghi and Vincent Kompany, only one can advance and take a (semi)final exam in front of "Professor" Hansi Flick. Ninety minutes (or more) at Meazza will tell who.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - QUARTER-FINALS
Second leg
Tuesday
Aston Villa - PSG 3-2 (1-2)
/Tielemans 34, McGinn 55, Konsa 57 - Hakimi 11, Mendes 27/
Dortmund - Barcelona 3-1 (1-0)
/Guirassy 11 pen, 49, 76 - Bensebaini 54 og/
Wednesday
22:00: (2.70) Inter (3.65) Bayern (2.60)
22:00: (1.75) Real Madrid (3.90) Arsenal (5.10)
***odds are subject to change***
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