Stadio San Siro forms the backdrop for a heavyweight Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Liverpool.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, there’s more than just bragging rights at stake in this real clash of titans.

Inter Milan had set one foot in the Round of 16 before a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid knocked them off their perch.

Despite that setback, Cristian Chivu has positioned his side perfectly to secure back-to-back automatic last-16 qualifications.

However, three points against Arne Slot’s underperforming Liverpool side would be imperative in that case.

Inter Milan Have Three Reasons to Beat Out-Of-Form Liverpool

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Beating Liverpool would help Inter erase the painful memory of last season’s Champions League final.

Furthermore, it would mark Chivu’s first victory against a top team in charge of the San Siro powerhouse.

More importantly, another European triumph would all but guarantee Inter’s spot in the second knockout round.

Last but not least, it would see Chivu outperform Simone Inzaghi’s record of 13 points from the first six Champions League games achieved last term.