Inter Draw Feyenoord in Champions League Round of 16

Feyenoord will face Inter in the Champions League round of 16 after being drawn together, marking a return to the San Siro for the Dutch side.

Feyenoord will make a return to the San Siro stadium after being drawn against Inter in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. This comes on the heels of their impressive knockout win over AC Milan, which secured their spot in the next stage of the competition.

Feyenoord's victory over AC Milan was sealed after a 1-1 draw at the San Siro, following a 1-0 win at home in the previous week. The Eredivisie side came from behind to equalize, thanks to a Julian Carranza header in the 73rd minute, which proved decisive in their knockout win.

The round of 16 matchup against Inter will mark Feyenoord's first appearance in this stage of the tournament since 2000, when the Champions League featured a second 'group stage' for the round of 16. This encounter promises to be an exciting one, with Feyenoord looking to build on their momentum and Inter seeking to assert their dominance as Serie A champions.

Feyenoord and Inter Milan have a history of competition, having faced each other twice before. One notable encounter was in the 2001/2002 UEFA Cup semi-finals, where Feyenoord emerged victorious with a 3-2 aggregate score over two games. This win ultimately contributed to Feyenoord's UEFA Cup triumph that year, as they went on to defeat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the final at their home stadium, De Kuip.

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Inter's current campaign has seen them reach the round of 16 for the fourth consecutive year, after finishing fourth in the league phase. The Nerazzuri have experienced mixed fortunes in recent Champions League seasons, having reached the final in 2022/23, while being eliminated in the round of 16 in both 2022 and 2024.

The San Siro stadium holds special significance for Feyenoord fans, as it was the venue where the team won their only European Cup/Champions League title in 1970. Feyenoord defeated Celtic 2-1 after extra time in the final, a historic moment that remains etched in the memories of the team's supporters.