Stats, data, info: All you need for BVB v Inter in the Champions League | OneFootball

End. Done. Over. The league phase of the Champions League is coming to a close on Wednesday (January 28, 9 PM). In all matches of the "royal class," the kickoff will sound at the same time. Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are no exception.

The situation is clear. Only a win allows BVB to directly advance to the round of 16. With a two-point deficit to eighth place, a draw is not enough. Inter Milan is one point better off but should also aim for a win. With a draw, the Italians would be dependent on extensive help from other clubs to directly enter the round of the best 16 teams. However, it is possible.

With one point, the Black and Yellows would be safely in the playoffs (places 9-24), scheduled for February 17/18 and 24/25. Beware, Borussia! With a heavy defeat by a margin of four or more goals, elimination in the league phase still looms. The probability is considered rather low, as various other clubs would need to achieve large victories, such as FC Copenhagen against FC Barcelona or Olympiakos Piraeus in the away match against Ajax Amsterdam.

So far, only FC Arsenal and FC Bayern Munich have securely reached the CL round of 16. Definitely out of the race are Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, FC Villarreal, and FC Kairat Almaty.

Six Duels in European Cup

Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan have faced each other six times in the history of the European Cup. The Nerazzurri have won three times, the Black and Yellows twice. Once, both clubs ended in a draw. The goal difference favors the Italians with 12:8.

The first direct duel between the two clubs dates back more than six decades. In the semifinals of the European Cup of Champions 1963/64, Inter prevailed with 2:2 and 2:0. In the final, they even won the title after a 3:1 victory against Real Madrid.

They met again only in 1993/94. In the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup, the Nerazzurri once again prevailed – this time with 3:1 and 1:2. A good omen for the Lombards, as they once again claimed the cup. In two final matches, they defeated Casino Salzburg 1:0 each time.

Matches five and six took place in the CL group stage 2019/20. Inter won at home 2:0, and BVB retaliated with a 3:2 (after trailing 0:2).

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