In the Champions League playoffs, Inter secured their spot from the second position in the group, conceding the top spot to Real Sociedad. Over six matches, the Nerazzurri remained unbeaten with three wins and three draws. Their defense has been noteworthy, keeping clean sheets on three occasions. Currently, the team boasts an open unbeaten streak of eight matches in the Champions League, consisting of six wins and two draws. In Serie A, Inter is confidently moving towards the Scudetto. Under Simone Inzaghi’s guidance, they lead the league table with 63 points, a nine-point lead over Juventus with a game in hand. Across all competitions, Inter has secured eight consecutive victories. In their last match, they easily defeated Salernitana 4-0 at home.
As for Atletico, they had a disappointing performance in the previous Champions League campaign, finishing last in their group. However, this time, under Diego Simeone’s guidance, they topped their group, outperforming Lazio, Feyenoord, and Celtic. Despite the defensive stereotype associated with Atletico, they scored 17 goals in the group stage, ranking second in terms of goals scored, behind only Manchester City with 18. Currently, the Spanish team has been scoring at least two goals in each of their last five Champions League matches. In La Liga, Atletico holds the fourth position after 25 rounds, trailing Barcelona by three points. In their recent league match, they convincingly defeated Las Palmas 5-0 at home. Recently, there has been information suggesting that the club is interested in Barcelona’s defender Marcos Alonso, who might join Madrid on a free transfer.
