Inter prepares for Champions League clash against Club Brugge

Inter Milan is preparing to host Club Brugge at San Siro on October 13, 2026, for their second Champions League group stage match. Following a loss to Real Madrid, the Italian side aims to secure their first points in the competition.

The squad will see the return of several key players, including Lautaro Martinez, Nicolò Barella, and Piotr Zielinski. Additionally, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni are expected to bolster the defense, while Hakan Calhanoglu and Federico Dimarco return from recovery to start the match.

Club Brugge enters the match looking to capitalize on the form of young forward Nicolò Tresoldi. Following their recent performance, Brugge coach Ivan Leko praised the quality of Inter's squad while noting the difficulty of facing a top-tier opponent.