Inter faces betis in youth league clash: jakirovic set for european debut
Inter milan and betis face off in youth league round of 16
Inter Milan's youth team will take on a formidable opponent in Real Betis in the Youth League Round of 16. Following a decisive victory over FC Cologne in the previous round, Inter will aim to continue their strong run in the tournament. Betis, meanwhile, showcased their attacking prowess with a dominant 5-1 win against Tottenham, signaling a challenging match for the Nerazzurri.
Official lineups revealed: inter's starting xi
Coach Benito Carbone has opted for his usual 4-3-3 formation for the encounter. Taho returns to the starting gate in goal, while Jakirovic will make his European debut in defense. The midfield will see Zarate partnered with Mancuso, who starts on the bench. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2 PM local time.
Inter milan (4-3-3)
- 1 - Taho
- 2 - Ballo
- 5 - Bovio
- 6 - Jakirović
- 3 - Marello
- 8 - Venturini
- 4 - Cerpelletti (C)
- 10 - Zarate
- 11 - Mosconi
- 9 - Iddrissou
- 7 - Zouin
Bench: Farronato, Breda, Peletti, Williamson, La Torre, Putsen, Mancuso, El Mahboubi, Kukulis. Coach: Benito Carbone
Real betis (4-3-3)
Javier Barrero Morales leads Real Betis into the match with a familiar 4-3-3 setup. Zhuravskyi will guard the goal, with a solid defensive line featuring De Sa Abreu, Curro Macías, and N'Agoran. The midfield boasts Rica, Miguel Angel, and Corralejo, while Rafa Oya, Rodrigo Marina (C), and Morante will lead the attack.
Real betis (4-3-3)
- 31 - Zhuravskyi
- 22 - De Sa Abreu
- 5 - Curro Macías
- 15 - N'Agoran
- 3 - De Roa
- 8 - Rica
- 16 - Miguel Angel
- 21 - Corralejo
- 11 - Rafa Oya
- 9 - Rodrigo Marina (C)
- 17 - Morante
Bench: Klimek, Miguel Cuevas, Marcos Mora, Antonio Gonzalez, Enzo Fierro, Cayetano Cordón, Bandera Yoshiba, Doroņins. Coach: Javier Barrero Morales
Match officials
The match will be overseen by Referee Joey Kooij, with Dyon Fikkert and Murat Kücükerbir as assistants. Valerio Crezzini will serve as the fourth official.
Match updates
14:00 - Kick-off scheduled.
13:20 - Teams are on the pitch, beginning warm-ups. The atmosphere is building as both sides prepare for this crucial clash in the Youth League.