Inter Milan and Monaco will square off in an intense Champions League league-phase finale at Giuseppe Meazza later this evening.

According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, there’s more than just bragging rights at stake.

Simone Inzaghi is keen to guide the Nerazzurri to a top-four finish in Europe’s most prestigious club competition.

And he’s well-positioned to achieve that goal after Lautaro Martinez inspired Inter to a 1-0 win at Sparta Prague last week.

Indeed, the defending Serie A champions enter the final matchday of the league phase in fourth.

Therefore, a win would guarantee a place among the Champions League’s best four.

Inter Milan vs Monaco Champions League Clash Could Warrant Significant Prize

Every win at Europe’s top table brings €2.1 million in prize money.

Furthermore, reaching the knockout stages would pour an additional €11m into the club’s bank accounts.

Simone Inzaghi Inter Milan Coach
Inter Milan’s Italian coach Simone Inzaghi gives a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Club Atletico de Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on March 12, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

However, that’s not all.

There’s a €2m bonus for being in the top eight. Finally, the higher finish,

As such, Inzaghi’s charges will be vying for all three points tonight.