Real Madrid will start their UEFA Champions League 2024 campaign against Italian champions Inter Milan. Carlos Ancelotti has announced its squad to travel to the San Siro for the Champions League Group Stage opener against Inter Milan. Gareth Bale will miss the trip to Milan, he also missed the last La Liga game against Celta Vigo. The Wales man is expected to miss action until October.
Austrian defender David Alaba is back in the squad after missing the Celta Vigo game due to injury. Real Madrid the services of Toni Kross, Ferland Mendy and Marcelo. The left back duo was ready for the Inter Milan clash but they suffered some kind of relapse right after recovering from their own injuries.
Real Madrid’s number 16, Luka Jovic is also back in the team. The Serbian is the back striker for Real Madrid and will be aiming to settle in the squad. He has failed to make his place in the team since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019. Los Blancos will be aiming for their 14th title this season. In the last season, they lost to reigning champions Chelsea in the semifinals by 3-1 on aggregate.
Real Madrid Squad to Face Inter Milan
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Toni Fuidias.
Defenders: Carvajal, E. Militão, Alaba, Vallejo, Nacho and Miguel.
Midfielders: Modrić, Casemiro, Valverde, Lucas V., Isco, Camavinga and Blanco.
Forwards: Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Jović, Vini Jr., Rodrygo and Mariano.
How to Watch Real Madrid vs Inter Milan Live Stream In India?
People in India can watch all the live action of UEFA Champions League 2024 on the Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN). All the matches will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app. Furthermore, football enthusiasts in India can watch the Real Madrid vs Inter Milan clash on JioTv mobile app.
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Match Details
Date: Thursday, 16th September 2024
Time: 12:30 am (Indian Standard Time)
Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Match Preview
For the second consecutive season, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are drawn in the same group. Last season, the Madrid giants won both home and away legs by 3-2 and 0-2 respectively. Since their triumph in the 2009-10 season, Inter Milan has progressed to group stages on two occasions only.
On the other hand, Real Madrid will be looking for their first UCL title since 2017-18. Los Blancos confidence is high as they are leading the La Liga table with three wins and one draw in four games. The Spanish giant is favorites to win the game.