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Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan Face Off in Historic Libyan Friendly
10 Oct
Summary
- Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan to play club friendly in Libya
- Barcelona initially scheduled to participate but withdrew due to security concerns
- Match to be held at Benghazi International Stadium, first major game in Libya in over a decade
On October 5, 2025, two iconic European football clubs, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, will face off in a highly anticipated club friendly match at the Benghazi International Stadium in Libya. This will be the first time in over a decade that a game of such magnitude is being played in the country, which has been marred by violence and political instability since the fall of Muammar Gadaffi's regime in 2011.
The match was initially set to feature Barcelona as well, but the Spanish club withdrew due to security concerns. With the international break in effect, players not called up for national team duty will be part of the matchday squads for Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. Atletico's lineup is expected to feature the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Koke, while Inter Milan will rely on the creativity of Henrikh Mkhitaryan in midfield.
Despite the high-profile nature of the encounter, the game may lack intensity as the players may be less aggressive on the ball, given the friendly nature of the tie. The match is likely to end in a 1-1 draw, as both teams look to use the opportunity to give playing time to their fringe players and test their depth ahead of the upcoming season.
