Dutch champions Feyenoord welcome Inter Milan to De Kuip for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash. The hosts stunned AC Milan in the playoffs, while Inter progressed directly after an impressive league phase campaign.
📅 Match Date: March 5, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:30 PM
🏟 Venue: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Match Preview
Feyenoord’s Form
Feyenoord made history by eliminating AC Milan (2-1 aggregate) in the knockout round playoffs. They now aim to become just the fourth team to defeat both Milan clubs in a single Champions League campaign.
However, they come into this game after a goalless draw against Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, marking Robin Van Persie’s debut as manager.
🔹 Key Stat: Feyenoord have lost just once in their last 12 home European games against Italian opposition (7W, 4D, 1L).
Inter Milan’s Form
Inter Milan remain one of the strongest teams in Europe, boasting an 11-game unbeaten streak against Dutch teams (7W, 4D).
They enter this clash after a 1-1 Serie A draw at Napoli, where Federico Dimarco opened the scoring before Philip Billing’s late equalizer.
🔹 Key Stat: Inter had the best defensive record in the league phase, conceding just one goal in eight games.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
✅ Previous Meetings: Feyenoord knocked out Inter in the 2001-02 UEFA Cup semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate victory, later winning the title.
✅ Feyenoord’s Home Record vs Italian Teams: 7 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss.
✅ Inter Milan’s Defensive Strength: Conceded only 1 goal in 8 UCL matches this season.
✅ Low-Scoring Games: Four of Inter’s last five matches across competitions have seen under three goals.
Match Prediction
Inter Milan’s defensive discipline and UCL experience give them a slight edge, while Feyenoord will rely on their strong home form. However, given Inter’s struggles in recent away matches, it could be a close contest.
🔮 Prediction: Feyenoord 0-1 Inter Milan
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