Feyenoord is set to roll out the welcome mat for Serie A’s reigning kings, Inter Milan, as the two sides square off in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 showdown on Wednesday.
The Dutch outfit earned their spot in the knockout rounds the hard way, navigating past AC Milan in a tense playoff tie. A gritty 1-1 draw at the San Siro was enough to seal a 2-1 aggregate victory, sending the seven-time European champions packing and stamping Feyenoord’s ticket to the last 16.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan has been making moves in the Coppa Italia, booking a place in the semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Lazio. However, while they steamrolled their way to the Scudetto last season, their dominance hasn’t been quite as ironclad this time around.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
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What time does Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at De Kuip in Rotterdam, Netherlands and kicks off on Wednesday, March 5 at 6:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Mar. 5 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Mar. 5 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Mar. 5 | 10:45 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Mar. 5 | 9:45 a.m. |
Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord predicted lineups, team news
Inter’s captain, Lautaro Martinez, is on the brink of history. The Argentine striker, known as “El Toro,” sits level with club legend Sandro Mazzola at 17 goals in the European Cup and Champions League. One more, and he’ll stand alone as Inter’s all-time top scorer in the competition.
Martinez is set to lead the line alongside Marcus Thuram, but manager Simone Inzaghi has some headaches to deal with. A string of muscular injuries has ruled out several wing-backs—Carlos Augusto, Matteo Darmian, Federico Dimarco, and Nicola Zalewski—leaving Inter short on options out wide. Adding to the list of absentees, starting goalkeeper Yann Sommer remains unavailable, forcing Inzaghi to shuffle his defensive setup.
However, Inter could turn to Dutch center-back Stefan de Vrij, who once called Feyenoord home. Having joined the club’s youth ranks as a 10-year-old, De Vrij may now return to familiar territory wearing Nerazzurri colors.
On the disciplinary front, no Inter players are suspended for this leg, but a few key names—Nicolo Barella, Denzel Dumfries, Benjamin Pavard, and Kristjan Asllani—are walking a tightrope. A booking here would see them miss the all-important second leg.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): J. Martinez (GK) — Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni — Pavard, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dumfries — L. Martinez, Thuram.
Injured: Carlos Augusto, Matteo Darmian, Federico Dimarco, Nicola Zalewski, Yann Sommer
Suspended: None.
With Feyenoord in the middle of a grueling stretch—five matches packed into just 16 days—new head coach Robin van Persie may have no choice but to lean on some of the club’s rising teenage stars. Givairo Read and Zepiqueno Redmond both featured in the San Siro showdown, but this time around, Van Persie will have to make do without Read, who is sidelined due to suspension.
Injuries have also taken a toll, with as many as 11 players potentially unavailable for Wednesday’s clash. The list of absentees includes key names like Hwang In-beom, Bart Nieuwkoop, Calvin Stengs, Gernot Trauner, Ayase Ueda, and captain Quinten Timber, while midfielders Antoni Milambo and Jakub Moder remain question marks. First-choice goalkeeper Justin Bijlow is also ruled out, adding another headache for Van Persie as he assembles his squad.
Despite the setbacks, Feyenoord still boasts attacking firepower. Brazilian winger Igor Paixao will be on hand to support lone striker Julian Carranza, and he enters this matchup in red-hot form. With six direct goal involvements in 10 Champions League appearances this season, Paixao has tied a club record and will be eager to extend that tally on the big stage.
Feyenoord predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Wellenreuther (GK) — Mitchell, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno — Ivanusec, Moder, Smal — Hadj Moussa, Carranza, Paixao.
Injured: Hwang In-beom, Bart Nieuwkoop, Calvin Stengs, Gernot Trauner, Ayase Ueda, Quinten Timber
Suspended: None.
Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord prediction
Feyenoord has turned De Kuip into a fortress in recent Champions League outings, notching impressive wins over both Bayern Munich and Milan. They’ve proven they won’t roll over for anyone.
However, with a squad stretched thin by injuries, they might struggle to keep Inter at bay. The visitors’ depth, experience, and tactical savvy could prove too much, leaving Feyenoord with an uphill battle to climb in the return leg.
- Prediction: Inter Milan 1-0 Feyenoord
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, March 4
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa (12:45 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 5
- Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan (12:45 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (3 p.m.)
