Inter Milan Vs RB Leipzig: The Nerazzurri Hunt For An Unbeaten Record Without Conceding

Joaquin Correa, now the mainstay of Inter Milan (photo: x @inter)

JAKARTA - Inter Milan will face RB Leipzig in the fifth match of the Champions League group stage which will take place at the San Siro Stadium on Tuesday night, November 26. This meeting is an important moment for both teams who are in different situations in the most prestigious competition in Europe.

Simone Inzaghi's side performed brilliantly in the Champions League this season. Inter are unbeaten in four group stage matches, including an impressive win over Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade. In addition, the Nerazzurri set an extraordinary record of not having conceded a single goal, an achievement that could match Manchester United's record in 2010 if they re-recorded a clean sheet against Leipzig.

A 1-0 win over Arsenal in the previous match further strengthened Inter's position at the top of the group standings. In Serie A, they also showed impressive performance with a 5-0 win over Hellas Verona last weekend, despite losing points in the match against Napoli before the international break. With just one defeat in 16 games this season, Inter appear consistent in various competitions.

On the other hand, RB Leipzig is in a stressful situation after four consecutive defeats in the group stage. Their last defeat to Celtic made the German team's chances of qualifying for the next round thinner. Leipzig actually had a good record in domestic competitions, but their poor performance in Europe was in the spotlight.

The 4-3 defeat to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga last weekend also showed Leipzig's weakness in defending their lead, although previously they had set a solid defensive record. However, Leipzig will not be afraid to face the challenges at the San Siro, especially by relying on attackers such as Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda who performed productively.

From the side of the squad, Inter faced several injury problems. Lautaro Martinez is doubtful after contracting the virus, while Hakan Calhanoglu is ruled out due to a thigh injury. Veteran defender Francesco Acerbi is also doubtful after suffering an injury against Verona. To replace them, Simone Inzaghi is likely to install Kristjan Asllani in midfield, while the front line has the potential to be filled by Joaquin Correa or Mehdi Taremi.

RB Leipzig is also inseparable from injury problems. Xavi Simons, one of their key players, is still recovering from an ankle injury, as is David Raum. In addition, Eljif Elmas, Yussuf Poulsen, and El Chadaille Bitshiabu are also ruled out. However, Leipzig still has Antonio Nusa who is in good form and Benjamin Sesko who has scored three goals in the Champions League this season.

This match is predicted to be fierce, with Inter being more seeded given their stable performance this season. However, the underdog Leipzig could come as a surprise if they were able to overcome their weaknesses in maintaining their lead.

This match is an important test for both teams to prove their capacity at the highest level of European football. Inter had a great opportunity to secure tickets to the knockout stages, while Leipzig had to fight desperately to keep their hopes alive in the Champions League.

Player Composition Forecast

Inter Milan :Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Taremi

RB Leipzig : Gulacsi; Clustermann, Orban, Lukeba; Henrichs, Haidara, Seiwald, Nusa; Baumgartner; Openda, Sesko