UEFA Champions League Semi FInal Leg 2: Inter MIlan vs Barcelona Preview & Lineups
UEFA Champions League Semi-final
2nd leg | Wed 7 May, 00:30 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Inter
VS
Barcelona
Confirmed Lineups:
Inter XI: Sommer; Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck; Di Marco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries; Thuram, Lautaro.
Barcelona XI: Szczęsny; Martin, Iñigo, Cubarsí, Eric; Pedri, De Jong, Olmo; Raphinha, Ferran, Lamine Yamal.
Inter Milan will host Barcelona in the second leg of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League semifinals which will be held at the San Siro Stadium, Milan. This prestigious match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (8/5) at 12.30 IST.
In the first leg, Inter Milan performed brilliantly by scoring three goals against Barcelona who were in good form. Marcus Thuram opened an early lead for Inter, followed by two goals from Denzel Dumfries. However, the Nerazzurri's defense was not completely solid as they conceded three goals, including an own goal.
Despite only drawing, Barcelona showed weaknesses in the back line that Inter exploited to create gaps. Coach Hansi Flick is certain to conduct a serious evaluation so that Blaugrana does not repeat the same mistakes in the second leg.
The winner of this heated duel will advance to the European Champions League final.
Players to Watch
Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
With Lautaro Martinez likely out through injury, Inter's attacking burden will rest heavily on Thuram. The French striker has scored four goals in 12 UCL games this season and will be expected to make the difference again.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
The Brazilian winger has been in scintillating form throughout the Champions League this season, registering 12 goals and eight assists in 13 games. His explosive form will be Barca's main weapon at the San Siro.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Statistics
Barcelona are unbeaten in their last five games.
Barca are winless in their last three meetings against Inter.
Inter have only won once against Barcelona in a total of seven meetings.
Head to Head
Total matches: 7
Inter win: 1
Barcelona wins: 3
Draw: 3
Predicted Lineups
Benjamin Pavard and Valentin Carboni are definitely out with injuries. Lautaro Martinez is still doubtful for the match. Meanwhile, in the Barcelona camp, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casado will not play due to injuries. Alejandro Balde is also doubtful for the match.
Inter Milan (3-5-2):
Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Correa
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Ter Stegen (GK); Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
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