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Inter Milan Host Bodo/Glimt With 3–1 Deficit in Champions League Play-Off Decider

Inter face a two-goal deficit without injured captain Lautaro Martínez under a volatile new play-off format.

Overview

  • Inter must win by two goals to force extra time or by three to advance, with the return leg on Tuesday at San Siro.
  • Lautaro Martínez is ruled out with a calf injury, and Marcus Thuram with Pio Esposito are expected to lead the attack.
  • Coach Cristian Chivu voiced confidence that Inter can overturn the tie and stressed the need to stay balanced against counterattacks.
  • Bodø/Glimt arrive with momentum after league‑phase wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, and their coach dismissed Inter’s pitch complaints.
  • Around 65,000 spectators are expected, the winner is set to face Manchester City or Sporting, and U.S. coverage is on Paramount+ with select CBS channels.