A highly anticipated showdown is about to unfold as FC Barcelona hosts Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
Barcelona, under the management of Hansi Flick, has demonstrated remarkable form throughout both the league and knockout stages of the tournament. They secured their place in the semi-finals with an impressive 5-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals. Buoyed by this success, Barcelona enters this match with renewed confidence, especially after their recent triumph over Real Madrid in the 2025 Copa del Rey final.
Conversely, Inter Milan reached this stage following a thrilling 4-3 aggregate win against Bayern Munich. However, they have encountered a challenging period lately, suffering three consecutive defeats without scoring, including a narrow 1-0 loss to AS Roma in their latest Serie A outing.
Match Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, April 30, at 21:00 CET
- Location: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
- Competition: Champions League semi-final first leg
- Teams: Three-time European champions Inter Milan face off against five-time winners Barcelona.
How to Watch
In the UK, fans can follow this Champions League encounter live:
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 4
- Live Stream: Available on Discovery+ and the Discovery+ App.
Additionally, the match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 for live television viewers.
Team News and Focus
Barcelona
- Injuries: Marc Bernal (ACL), Marc Casado (knee)
- Doubtful: Alex Balde (left back), Robert Lewandowski (muscle injury)
Inter Milan
- Injuries: Valentin Carboni (ACL)
- Doubtful: Benjamin Pavard (ankle), Marcus Thuram (groin)
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona’s Expected XI:
- Marc-André ter Stegen; Martin, Martinez, Cubarsi, Koundé; Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo; Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres.
Inter Milan’s Expected XI:
- Yann Sommer; Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, Stefan de Vrij, Federico Dimarco; Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu; Matteo Darmian, Taremi, Lautaro Martínez.
Match Prediction
Barcelona is favored to win the first leg on home turf, and an exciting match with several goals is anticipated at the Camp Nou. Inter Milan's current losing streak raises concerns, but Barcelona's recent exertions may level the playing field. A closely contested match is expected, with a predicted scoreline of Barcelona 2, Inter Milan 1.
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