Lineups Revealed: Inter vs Arsenal in a Champions League Showdown

Lineups Revealed: Inter vs Arsenal in Champions League Showdown

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Inter Milan and Arsenal unveiled their starting XIs for a pivotal UEFA Champions League group-stage clash.

Inter's XI features Sommer in goal, with a backline of Bastoni, Acerbi, Akanji and Di Marco. In midfield, Susic and Zielinski support Barella, with Henrique behind Lautaro Martinez in attack. The bench includes Henrik Mkhitaryan among substitutes.

Arsenal line up with Raya in goal, a defense built by SkiiLi, Muskira, Saliba and Timber, while Merino and Zubimendi marshal midfield. Ezi and Trosard join Saka and Jesus in an attacking quartet.

Inter's starting XI: Sommer; Bastoni; Acerbi; Akanji; Di Marco; Susic; Zielinski; Barella; Henrique; Toram; Lautaro Martinez.

Arsenal's starting XI: Raya; Skili; Muskira; Saliba; Timber; Merino; Zubimendi; Ezi; Trosard; Saka; Jesus.

Arsenal sit on top of the group with 18 points from six matches, while Inter occupy sixth with 12 points.

Sniper-style punchline 1: This lineup is so sharp that even the offside line needed a haircut. Sniper-style punchline 2: If football had a playlist, this game would be playing at top volume—goal potential, not just a vibe.