Inter Milan have now learned the identities of their Champions League group-stage opponents following Thursday’s draw.
The Nerazuzzuri were placed in Pot 1 along with the clubs who boast the highest nine coefficients in the UEFA rankings.
In the new format, each club is pitted against two different opponents from each pot, while all 36 participants are placed within the same table.
The first eight will qualify directly to the Round of 16. On the other hand, those who finish between the 9th and 24th place will take part in a play-off round.
The semi-automated draw has pitted the Nerazzurri against several tough opponents. This includes Premier League winners Manchester City and their runners-up Arsenal.
Inter Milan To Play Man City, Arsenal & Others In Champions League Group Stage
The Nerazzurri will take on the Cityzens away from home, while the fixture against the Gunners will be held at San Siro,
The Italian champions will also take on two German opposition. They will host RB Leipzig at home, and also travel to Leverkusen to take on the reigning Bundesliga champions.
Inter also have home encounters against Red Star Belgrade and AS Monaco, while their remaining trips will see them take on Young Boys and Sparta Praha.
So all in all, the Nerazzurri will have eight group stage fixtures, four at home and four on the road.
Simone Inzaghi’s men will be hoping to finish among the Top eight sides and avoid a play-off round. This would also spare them a crueler fixture list amidst a heavily packed campaign.
