Atletico Madrid take on the visitors Inter in the round 5 match of UEFA Champions League – League Phase. The match will be played on Wednesday, November 26th at Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid).
Atlético are trying to build momentum. The Mattress Makers have been working under the same head coach, Simeone, for a very long time. Aware of the need to improve, they invested heavily in the 2024 off-season, bringing in several expensive newcomers while parting with long-serving veterans without hesitation. Even so, in La Liga and other competitions they still ended up losing to both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Their Champions League campaign also opened with difficulties: despite what looked like a comeback at Anfield through a brace that levelled the match against Liverpool, they conceded in the dying moments. That was followed by a heavy 0–4 defeat to Arsenal, highlighting their inconsistency on the continental stage. However, between those setbacks they produced a strong 5–1 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, and in the most recent round they recorded a confident 3–1 victory against Royale Union SG. Recent results suggest that although Atlético remain volatile, they can still be dominant when their pressing and structure click. Yet their tendency to lose control at key moments continues to prevent them from stabilising their overall form.
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Inter reclaimed the Scudetto under Conte, though his departure was inevitable once the club’s financial issues became clear. His successor Simone Inzaghi maintained the level, winning another Serie A title in 2023/2024, and even came close to a treble the following year — but ultimately finished the season without trophies, capped by a 0–5 Champions League final defeat to PSG. Under their new coach Kivu, the team started poorly at the Club World Cup, exiting early in the knockouts, but in Serie A they have managed to remain among the leaders, showing clear ambition to reclaim domestic dominance. Their Champions League run, meanwhile, has been smooth so far. Admittedly, the level of opposition has been modest: a struggling Ajax, Slavia Prague, Royale Union SG, and Kairat. They have conceded only one goal in the entire campaign, suggesting a level of defensive focus that has not yet been truly tested. Still, their ability to maintain rhythm against weaker sides reflects their growing stability this season. The real challenge will be confirming this form against opponents of Atlético’s calibre.
Inter lost 0–2 in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup. Last year the sides met in the spring knockout phase of the Champions League, with each team winning their home match. Home advantage remains a major factor in this pairing. In Madrid, the hosts should be able to secure the win — with a 0 handicap.
Prediction for the match: Atletico Madrid to win.
