Inter Milan’s Bold Gambit: Boni and Touram Lead a Surprising Frontline Against Dortmund
28 January 2026
Match Context
Inter Milan coach Cristian Kievo named his starting XI to face Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park in the final Champions League group-stage clash.
Inter sit 14th with 12 points from 4 wins and 3 losses. Dortmund are 16th with 11 points from 3 wins and 2 draws, with two defeats so far. Both teams aim to secure direct qualification to the knockout rounds, especially after Inter’s 1-3 defeat to Arsenal last week.
Competition Format
The competition format guarantees the top eight teams advance directly to the last 16, while teams finishing 9th to 24th contest playoffs to determine the remaining qualifiers.
Lineups
Inter’s lineup featured Boni and Touram up front, with Lautaro Martinez on the bench. The defense included a three-man line and several regulars were left on the bench, including Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, and Calhanoglu.
Inter starting XI: goalkeeper Yann Sommer; defensive trio Besic – Achierbi – Akanji; midfielders including Henriki, Mkhitaryan, Zielinski, Sutsich, and Dimarco; Boni and Touram up front.
Dortmund starting XI included Kobel in goal, a sturdy backline, a midfield anchored by Nmecha and Bellingham, and an attacking line led by Maximilian Pier and Fabio Silva.
