Inter's alternative wide combinations have already produced completed attacks and goals. Fiorentina's midfield and crossing give them a route back through the space behind the wingbacks. At San Mamés, the central contest is Athletic's repeated wide access against Getafe's reorganised marking and clearances.
Barella's delivery and the Diouf–Zielinski–Carlos Augusto connection show how Inter can bring different players into the box. Fiorentina conceded through a crossed header and a counter at Como, while Brescianini supplied a Njie header against the post. Those are specific attacking links on both sides.
Lautaro's absence and the reported rotation change Inter's receivers, but the alternative connections have recent match evidence. Fiorentina's missing defensive options constrain the choices around their fullbacks and centre-backs; Fagioli and Brescianini remain usable suppliers. I expect Inter to build territory and Fiorentina to seek selective exits, with an opening goal drawing more runners forward. That's why I'm siding with more goals in Inter against Fiorentina.
Athletic's width can repeatedly ask Getafe to transfer runners between defenders, the task that broke down against Rayo and Lugano. Iñaki and Navarro have already combined effectively in quicker attacks, and Navarro offers another receiver around the forward line.
Guruzeta and Sancet remain absent, while Laporte's suspension changes Athletic's central defence. Getafe also lose Djené to a domestic suspension despite his European appearance, alongside Romero's injury absence. Nico has returned to match action, adding a further wide option. I expect Athletic's repeated entries and later attacking changes to keep Getafe defending across the pitch. That's why I'm siding with Athletic Club to win.
