Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan are set to face off in a highly anticipated clash, with both teams showcasing exceptional form in recent weeks.
Leverkusen have been making headlines with their dominant performances, including a commanding 5-0 victory over Salzburg in the Champions League, which bolstered their place among Europe’s elite.
In domestic competitions, Xabi Alonso’s squad has been relentless, narrowing the gap on Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings while also delivering a statement win over the reigning German champions in the DFB-Pokal.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan’s consistency has been equally remarkable. The Italian giants are currently enjoying a 13-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Defensively, they’ve been impenetrable in the Champions League, not conceding a single goal so far. A crucial 1-0 triumph over RB Leipzig in their previous league phase match propelled them to second place in league standing, with an opportunity to secure a quarterfinal berth with a win on Tuesday.
Domestically, they maintain a strong position in Serie A, sitting comfortably in third place as they push for further success this season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a 7-day FREE trial to new members.
What time does Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan kick off?
This Champions League match takes place at BayArena Stadium in Leverkusen, Germany and kicks off on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Dec. 10 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Dec. 10 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Dec. 10 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Dec. 10 | 12:00 p.m. |
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan lineups, team news
Both Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick are sidelined, leaving the attacking duties to Florian Wirtz and Nathan Tella. Wirtz, who has been in sensational form with five goals in as many Champions League appearances this season, is expected to take on the role of a false nine for this crucial encounter.
Adding to Leverkusen's concerns, Jonas Hofmann and Amine Adli are also unavailable for selection, further limiting Xabi Alonso's options in attack.
Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI (4-5-1 right to left): Hrádecký (GK) — Arthur, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie — Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, García, Grimaldo — Wirtz.
Injured: Victor Boniface, Patrik Schick, Jonas Hofmann, Amine Adli
Suspended: none
Benjamin Pavard is confirmed to miss out due to a hamstring issue, while the availability of Francesco Acerbi and backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro remains uncertain.
In attack, Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi have formed a reliable partnership for Simone Inzaghi this season, but Marcus Thuram could be in contention for a starting role in this crucial fixture. Inzaghi will look to his attacking options to continue their strong form as Inter aim to secure a key result on the road.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni — Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zieliński, Dimarco — Taremi, Lautaro.
Injured: Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi (doubtful), Raffaele Di Gennaro (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan come into this Champions League showdown for a closely contested encounter. Inter have been consistent in front of goal, scoring exactly once in each of their last three group-stage matches.
This efficiency, combined with their strong unbeaten record, suggests they will prove resilient against Leverkusen’s dynamic attack. A 1-1 draw seems the likeliest outcome in what promises to be a tightly fought battle.
- Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Inter Milan
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, December 10
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. Celtic (12:45 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Liverpool (12:45 p.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
- Brest vs. PSV Eindhoven (3:00 p.m.)
- Club Brugge vs. Sporting Lisbon (3:00 p.m.)
- RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa (3:00 p.m.)
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. Paris Saint-German (3:00 p.m.)
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 11
- Atletico Madrid vs. SK Slovan Bratislava (12:45 p.m.)
- Lille vs. Sturm Graz (12:45 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Crvena Zvezda (3:00 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Monaco (3:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Bologna (3:00 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m.)
- Feyenoord vs. Sparta Prague (3:00 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. Manchester City (3:00 p.m.)
- Stuttgart vs. BSC Young Boys Bern (3:00 p.m.)
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