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Stadio San Siro sets the stage for Tuesday’s mouth-watering Champions League showdown between Inter Milan and Arsenal.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, tomorrow’s clash has all the makings of a ‘make or break’ contest for the Nerazzurri.

Despite winning their opening four European games under Cristian Chivu, Inter are at risk of missing out on a top-eight finish.

Indeed, consecutive defeats to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool have compromised Inter’s chances of securing an automatic berth in the last 16.

Therefore, the Serie A pacesetters cannot afford to drop points tomorrow.

Inter Milan Face ‘Make or Break’ Match vs Arsenal

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In addition to leading the way in the Premier League, Arsenal remain the only team yet to drop a single point in the Champions League this term.

As such, Mikel Arteta’s charges have already set one foot in the Round of 16.

However, the Gunners will be out to avenge last season’s narrow 1-0 defeat on this ground.

Meanwhile, Chivu will turn to Lautaro Martinez to lead Inter’s charge in this high-stakes fixture.

Though El Toro has scored eight home goals in the Champions League since the beginning of 2025, he has recently struggled in big games.

Indeed, the 28-year-old drew a blank against both Atletico and Liverpool.

Furthermore, he failed to score in both league matches against Napoli, as well as the Milan derby and the Derby d’Italia.