Previous of Inter de Milan – FC Barcelona, Semifinals Champions League 2025
Barcelona, directed by Hansi Flick, arrives with an improvised defense due to the casualties of Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde, which could force a defensive line composed of four plants: Eric García, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez.
The good news is the return of Robert Lewandowski to the call after recovering from a muscle injury, although its ownership is still in doubt.
Lamine Yamal, author of a goal in the first leg and already in the history books as the youngest player to score in a Champions semifinal, will lead the attack with Raphinha and probably Ferran Torres, if the Polish does not play from the beginning.
For its part, Inter de Simone Inzaghi arrives more rested after reserving most of its headlines in its league victory against Hellas Verona. Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard have been the positive news, although finally the French defender may not be due to muscle discomfort.
The referee of the meeting will be Szymon Marciniak, the renowned Polish collegiate who already directed the 2022 World Cup final and that has arbitrated two previous games between these two teams, both finished in a draw.
A European final on the horizon
Both clubs dream of returning to a European final: Barcelona has not stepped on a since 2015, while Inter seeks to repeat presence after the final lost in 2023 against Manchester City. The winner will face the winner of the duel between the PSG and the Arsenal.
A historical European night is at doors. Will Barça get back to a Champions League final ten years later?