Predicted Lineup Inter Milan vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League Quarterfinal 2020 from the Italian newspapers

Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen, the last remaining sides from their respective countries left in the Europa League, will clash in a quarterfinal tonight. Here are the predicted lineups (possible starting XI) for Inter vs Leverkusen from the Italian newspapers. The game will be played in Dusseldorf.

Corriere dello Sport predicted lineups Internazionale vs Bayer 04

CdS expect Inter to lineup in a 3-5-2 formation, with Leverkusen in a 4-2-3-1.

Predicted lineup Inter Leverkusen CDS

Gazzetta dello Sport predicted line up for Inter-Leverkusen

Inter again in a 3-5-2 in Gazzetta (the exact same XI to be precise), but they expect Leverkusen to be in a 4-3-3. However some major differences between CdS and Gazzetta, especially in the Leverkusen midfield and upfront. Wirtz and Volland feature in the CdS lineup, but not in Gazzetta, who have Baumgartlinger and Bailey starting.

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Throwback Video- Obafemi Martins goal vs Bayer Leverkusen 2003 & Somersault celebrations | Oba first goal for Inter

This Obafemi Martins goal vs Bayer Leverkusen (VIDEO BELOW) was the Nigerian striker’s first ever goal for Inter Milan, and it came in the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 win over Bayer 04 on 19 March, 2003. That was also the last time Inter and Leverkusen met in continental competition- Tonight’s EL quarterfinal (see predicted Inter Leverkusen lineups here) will be the two sides’ first meeting in 17 years.

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Newspaper player ratings Bayern 4-1 Chelsea Champions League 8 August 2020 | Christensen, Lewandowski, Alphonso Davies

Here is a look at the player ratings from various European newspapers following Bayern Munich’s 4-1 win over Chelsea in the second leg of their knockout tie.

AS newspaper rating FCB Chelsea 4-1 Second Leg

AS thought that several Chelsea players, and virtually their entire backline didn’t deserve a player rating for this game! On the Bayern front, Robert Lewandowski the only player to get three stars, with Davies, Alaba, Thiago and Perisic the next best in their opinion.

Player Ratings Bayern Munich 4-1 Chelsea AS

L’Equipe player ratings Bayern-Chelsea 4-1

While AS thought N’Golo Kante didn’t deserve a rating, L’Equipe gave him a 5. They were however disappointed with the performances of both Andreas Christensen and Mason Mount, both of whom got a 3/10 rating.

L’Equipe also gave referee Hategan a 6/10, as opposed to the 3/10 they gave Cakir in their ratings for Barca Napoli.

Player Ratings FC Bayern 4-1 Chelsea L'Equipe 2nd Leg 2020

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