INTER MILAN NEWS

Alessandro Bastoni - Tees up teammate versus Napoli Bastoni assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Bastoni picked up more stats in the final third than in the back and found Matteo Darmian in the box with a great feed, recording his second assist of the season. He corraled both in the last three games, where he has posted seven tackles (four won), six clearances and five crosses (two accurate), contributing to one clean sheet).

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Scores in Napoli game Darmian scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), five tackles (four won) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Darmian was sound defensively and broke the deadlock with a routine finish from inside the box after a deep cut from the flank. It's his second of the season, with both coming in the last five matches. He has logged six shots (four on target), three inaccurate crosses and 10 tackles (six won) in such a stretch.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Out for Napoli game Augusto (calf) won't return in Sunday's clash with Napoli, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Augusto didn't return to full training after the midweek contest and will skip his second contest in a row due to a minor muscular issue. He should be back after the break. Federico Dimarco or Tajon Buchanan will play on the left Sunday.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Relatively quiet in defeat Martinez had three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Inter's captain took three shots despite being on the pitch for the full 120 minutes as Atletico made a point of denying him much space in the final third. He also chipped in with two chances created along with one interception and three clearances defensively in what amounted to a fairly disappointing outing for the striker. He faces a Napoli side next time out that is without a clean sheet in nine matches. Martinez has also not gone more than two games without a goal or assist this season and figures to respond with a strong performance at the first opportunity.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Two-way impact in loss Calhanoglu registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout loss versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he wa...

Impact Calhanoglu created two chances in addition to shooting four times with none of them finding the frame of the goal in addition to winning two of three tackles on top of making an interception and three clearances defensively. He attempted a season-high 132 passes as he played the full 120 minutes including extra time as he was at the heart of Inter's play in both phases.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Assists in defeat Barella assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Barella earned his first goal involvement since Dec. 23 with a lovely flicked pass for Federico Dimarco to score in the first half. He has saved his best creative performances since the turn of the calendar year for the Champions League, creating four chances in the first leg and three in this one while failing to surpass two chances created in any Serie A game in 2024.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Efficient in attack versus Atletico Dimarco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Dimarco scored his second goal in his last three appearances with his only shot of the game as he extended his streak of games with at least one accurate cross to 13 matches. He also made two clearances on the defensive side to cap a well-rounded individual display despite the loss.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Allows two goals in loss Sommer made seven saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sommer made a season-high seven stops in Inter's loss to Atletico Madrid but conceded multiple goals for the first match since a victory over Roma on Feb. 10. Even in the wake of this loss, he has allowed only half a goal per game on average across Serie A and the Champions League and already has earned a career-high 21 clean sheets in all competitions.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund round out quarterfinals

The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals are set after Borussia Dortmund and Atlético Madrid won on Wednesday to claim the two remain...

MARCH 13

Atletico beats Inter on penalties to reach Champions League quarterfinals. Oblak makes two saves Jan Oblak has made two saves and Lautaro Martínez sent his shot over the crossbar as Atletico Madrid defeated Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties a...

MARCH 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Atlético Madrid vs. Inter Milan FREE LIVE STREAM (3/13/24): Watch UEFA Champions League online | Time, TV, channel Inter Milan faces Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 (3/13/24) at Civitas Metropolitan Stadium in Mad...

MARCH 13 • NJ.COM

Atletico Madrid vs. Inter Milan free live stream (3/13/24): Watch Champions League online | Time, channel Inter Milan has a 1-0 lead heading into Leg 2 of their Champions League Round of 16 contest against Atleti.

MARCH 13 • SYRACUSE.COM

Griezmann set to return to Atletico Madrid's lineup for Champions League game against Inter Milan

Antoine Griezmann is expected to return to Atletico Madrid’s lineup in the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday after recovering from an ankle injury

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arnautović faces another injury layoff, Inter teammate Carlos Augusto will also miss Atletico match

Inter Milan forward Marko Arnautović faces another month on the sidelines because of injury and teammate Carlos Augusto will also miss Wednesday’s match against Atletico Madrid in...

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Augusto - Pulls calf muscle Augusto is nursing an elongation of the right soleus muscle, Inter relayed.

Impact Augusto will be sidelined for Wednesday's Champions League tilt against Atletico Madrid but has an outside shot at recovering for the ensuing match versus Napoli, Sky Italy reported. Federico Dimarco will most likely start on the left wing on both occasions, with Matteo Darmian and Tajon Buchanan providing depth.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic - Nursing minor injury Arnautovic has been diagnosed with a right biceps femoris injury, Inter announced.

Impact Arnautovic is expected to miss the next two matches versus Atletico Madrid and Napoli but shouldn't have trouble recuperating during the international break, Sky Italy informed. Inter will roll with Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Alexis Sanchez while he's on the shelf.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Blanks Bologna Sommer made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Bologna.

Impact Sommer had a couple of solid saves in the first half but wasn't challenged too much even though Bologna dominated possession. He has kept four clean sheets in his last five showings, allowing one goal and making five saves. Inter will face Atletico Madrid away in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Napoli next Sunday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Returns to form against Bologna Acerbi had one tackle (one won), four clearances, one block and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Acerbi filled it up in his second game back from injury and played a big role in shutting down a pretty good frontline. He has logged five interceptions, 14 clearances and two blocks in his last four appearances, with one goal and two clean sheets.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Swings in three crosses versus Bologna Barella generated one shot (one on goal), one interception, two one clearance and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Barella did a little bit of everything and led his team in deliveries in a slow day for the Inter offense. He has recorded 11 crosses (four accurate), six chances created and five shots (one on target) in the last five games. His last goal contribution dates back to late December.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Creates two chances in Bologna game Thuram drew two fouls, won seven duels and one of one tackle and had two key passes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Thuram led the line since Lautaro Martinez was given the day off but didn't assemble a good stat line, although he still paced his team in chances created. He left quickly after picking up a knock but the coach didn't mention an injury in his post-game remarks. He has scored twice and added seven shots (four on target), six key passes and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five displays.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Logs three clearances versus Bologna Frattesi (thigh) drew one foul, won two duels and generated three clearances and one interception in 29 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Frattesi shook off the thigh problem that affected him lately but only picked up stats on the defensive end. He's set to continue being the fourth option in a three-man midfield, although he has had some success as a super-sub, especially lately. He has posted two goals, one assist, three shots (two on target) and four chances created in his last four appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Wins two tackles against Bologna Calhanoglu (thigh) recorded one cross (zero accurate), one block, one interception and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Calhanoglu drew the start and played 60 minutes following an injury but had a lackadaisical performance on offense considering his standards. He has tallied 12 chances created, 35 crosses (12 accurate) and seven shots (two on target) in his last five showings, with no goals or assists.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Provides assist in Bologna game Bastoni assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won) and seven successful duel in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Bologna.

Impact Bastoni was dependable in the back as usual but provided his biggest contribution on the other end, finding Yann Aurel Bisseck with a long cross to set up the lone goal of the contest for his first assist of the season, even though he puts up better offensive numbers than most defenders. He has notched five chances created, 14 crosses (three accurate), four tackles (three won) and five interceptions in his last five showings.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Bisseck - Takes down Bologna Bisseck scored one goal to go with three tackles (two won), one interception and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Bologna.

Impact Bisseck got the nod as Benjamin Pavard rested in this one and wound up deciding the game with a diving header following a deep offensive foray, recording his second goal of the season. He has started twice in the last four matches after almost not getting any minutes at the beginning of February. He has logged five tackles (three won), one interception and six clearances in such a stretch, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Inter beats Bologna to go 18 points clear. Sassuolo, Cagliari win relegation fights

Inter Milan has continued its impressive run in 2024 with a 1-0 win at Bologna to move 18 points clear at the top of Serie A

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS