Group C is this season’s death squad for the UEFA Champions League. The group includes Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Barcelona all grouped together, Viktoria Plzen will don the role of whipping boys.

With only two spots available for grabs in order to be qualified for the final 16 games between the top three teams could turn out to be six-pointers in the picture. This is what makes Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich an interesting opener with both teams eager to get their season off to a good start.

Inter have been among the top clubs in Italy in recent times, but haven’t been able to establish themselves in Europe. They were able to get past the group stages in the last season, but lost to Liverpool in the final 16. Bayern also made it to the quarterfinals but were thwarted by a spirited Villarreal team. Both teams hope to improve this next time.

Die Roten have a hundred percent record against Inter in their away games and have won every game in the Giuseppe Meazza. This record will be put to the challenge on Wednesday night. Julian Nagelsmann has seen his team held to consecutive draw within the Bundesliga and will be hoping that Samir Handanovic doesn’t turn into his Lev Yashin on the night.

Inter In the meantime, Inter have shown some shakiness in their armor and will start from the Derby Della Madonnina loss at the weekend. Simone Inzaghi’s squad have lost two times during Serie A this season and appear not at their best when they are under stress. Bayern will not let them go and are armed to inflict serious injury.

It’s going to be a fascinating match between two teams who are getting frustrated after losing points over the weekend. There’s no better solution to get over it than having an evening to remember during the Champions League. In Giuseppe Meazaa event, we might be in for a exciting game.

Team News (Inter Milan)

The Nerazzurri will not have Romelu Lukaku who is suffering from an injury to his thigh. Edin Dzeko impressed from the bench on Saturday and is likely to be selected in front of Joaquin Correa to partner Lautaro Martinez on the first team.

Alessandro Bastoni could also be removed from the bench following an agonizing display at AC Milan. Federico Dimarco could take his place as a back-three player the solid defensive Mateo Darmian occupying the left wing-back position. Inzaghi is a fit team to pick from and is not likely to stray from his 3-4-2-system. Because of Bayern’s offensive prowess and the ability to play three players in the back may turn out to be a hill Inzaghi is prepared to climb.

Samir Handanovic will be the first to start in goal, however the veteran shot-stopper is likely to struggle to match the speed which Yan Sommer and Frederik Ronnow displayed to shut out Bayern in recent years. He is an Inter veteran has has been criticised for being inactive and will have to be on highest level the pitch.

He’ll be protected by a back trio consisting of Milan Skriniar, Stefan De Vrij and Federico Dimarco. The superb Denzel Dumfries is expected to take the right wing-back position, while Matteo Darmian will hold the other flank. Marcelo Brozovic is a sure midfielder and will be responsible for keeping Joshua Kimmich in check. The Croatian is a major task to complete and can’t afford to get the slack during the game.

Nicolo Barella, and Hakan Calhanoglu will play along with Brozovic as they will be charged with creating attack opportunities as well as running upfield in the central zones. Lautaro Martinez represents Inter’s main threat forward and will line up behind Edin Dzeko on the attack. The Argentine might be forced to move back and join the midfield players should Bayern take the lead.

Team News (Bayern Munich)

Die Roten might have dropped points in their two recent Bundesliga games however it was something to do with their opponent’s goalkeepers being a bit cocky and not having any. Nagelsmann’s team have been flowing on the offensive, and the summer arrivals have settled well. They’ll be looking to get with a strong start and force Inter under stress.

Bayern have won the tournament for the first time in the season 2019-20. They will be one of the teams to beat this time around. They’re easily the best team on paper and will be arriving in the Giuseppe Meazza as the favourites. If they keep shot boots and they are able to score, the three points are likely to be secured.

Nagelsmann is likely to set his team in a formation of 4-2-3-1 that is a good match for their strengths. Manuel Neuer is a sure goalkeeper who will be positioned in a back four that includes Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez Matthijs de Ligt as well as Alphonso Davies.

Joshua Kimmich and Marcel Sabitzer have been a great team during the last few seasons, and will once more reprise this role of the pivot double. It will serve as an launching pad for the trio consisting of Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller and Kingsley Coman to rush forward and cause havoc.

Sadio Mane will be leading the line for what will be his debut appearance in the tournament for Bayern. Mane, a Senegalese footballer was part the Liverpool team that beat the best of Inter this season, and will be hoping for a repeat performance on Wednesday.