After eliminating Italian giants AC Milan in the playoffs of the UEFA Champions League, Feyenoord will host the Rossoneri's city rivals Inter in the round of 16 of the European competition. Both sides are deeply affected by injuries and both managers Robin van Persie and Simone Inzaghi will be forced to change their teams ahead of the first leg that will take place in Rotterdam on Wednesday.

De Kuip bore witness to another fine evening of Champions League viewing. Although Feyenoord were eventually beaten 2-0 by the visiting Italian champions Inter, Robin van Persie’s hosts

Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory at Feyenoord in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday with goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez.

Feyenoord take on Inter Milan on Wednesday, March 5, at De Kuip. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy. That makes it a 5:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 12:45 p.m. ET or 9:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 4:45 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Thursday morning.

The first leg UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 clash between Feyenoord and Inter Milan ended in a one-sided fashion with the Italian side scoring a 2-0 victory in Rotterdam. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring in the 38th minute before Lautaro Martinez doubled Inter's lead just five minutes after the half-time.

Where to watch, predicted line-ups, team news, form and coaches' views ahead of the round of 16 first leg. Feyenoord welcome Inter to Rotterdam for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.

Inter are forced to use Alessandro Bastoni as a more advanced wing-back during an injury crisis in the Champions League Round of 16 trip to Feyenoord. It kicks off at the De Kuip Stadium at 17.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Inter Milan took a big step toward the Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 win at Feyenoord on Wednesday. The 2023 finalist has a big advantage after the first leg thanks to goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez in Rotterdam.

Inter take a commanding 2-0 lead from the Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Feyenoord with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez goals, despite a saved Piotr Zielinski penalty.

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