Inter Milan will put their Champions League top-eight hopes on the line when they face Arsenal at San Siro tomorrow night.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, it will be a chance for the Nerazzurri to make a statement after back-to-back losses.

Cristian Chivu had enjoyed a dream start to his managerial career in the Champions League.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri started this season’s competition with four consecutive victories.

However, after losing to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, they risk missing out on a coveted top-eight finish.

Inter Milan Put Champions League Last-16 Hopes on the Line vs Arsenal

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GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Chivu’s men sit sixth in the 36-team table ahead of the penultimate league phase round.

Yet, they’re level on points with ninth-placed Liverpool and only two clear of 15th-placed Barcelona.

Therefore, there’s virtually no margin for error in this high-stakes showdown.

Meanwhile, the San Siro giants are leading the way in Serie A, boasting a three-point lead over second-placed AC Milan.

After a trophyless 2024/25 season, Inter are keen to avoid another disappointing campaign.

As such, Chivu could still be prioritizing the Scudetto pursuit over Inter’s continental duties.