Inter Milan Vs Slavia Prague – Three Points Imperative To Secure Direct Champions League Last-16 Qualification | OneFootball

San Siro forms the backdrop for Tuesday’s Champions League showdown between Inter Milan and Slavia Prague.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, three points are imperative in this round-two clash against the Czech champions.

Inter secured direct Round-of-16 qualification last season, finishing fourth in the maiden league-phase edition.

Despite severing ties with Simone Inzaghi in the summer, the goal remains the same.

Indeed, the Italian heavyweights are keen to avoid the dreaded playoff round.

Inter Milan Must Take Three Points vs Slavia Prague to Increase Chances of Direct UCL R16 Qualification

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Cristian Chivu won on his touchline debut in the Champions League as Inter beat Ajax 2-0 in Amsterdam.

However, there’s no room for complacency, considering the competition has just started.

Furthermore, direct last-16 qualification in the 2024/25 season required at least 16 points.

Therefore, the margin for error is slim. Needless to say, failure is not an option at San Siro against sub-par rivals.

Notably, Inter amassed 19 points last term, with Inzaghi setting the benchmark high for his successor.

Yet, Inter’s chances of making six out of six at the start of the new campaign look decent.