The UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona is set to be a thrilling encounter tonight at the iconic San Siro Stadium. With the first leg ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw, both teams are eyeing a place in the grand final—and fans around the world are in for a treat.
First Leg Recap: A Six-Goal Thriller
Barcelona hosted Inter in the first leg at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, and the match did not disappoint. Inter stunned the Catalans with an early goal, but Barcelona responded with firepower. Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and a Yann Sommer own goal gave Barça the edge at one point, only for Inter to claw back and level the match at 3-3.
Match Preview: What to Expect at San Siro
Inter comes into this match boasting a 15-match unbeaten streak at home in the Champions League. Coach Simone Inzaghi will be hoping to capitalize on that, although doubts remain over the fitness of Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard.
Barcelona, under Xavi’s leadership, will need to address their defensive lapses. Despite scoring three goals in the first leg, they also conceded three—something winger Raphinha called “inaceptable.”
Match Predictions
- Likely Result: Inter Milan 2-1 Barcelona
- Over/Under Goals: Over 3.5 goals seems likely, considering the first-leg goal fest.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes. Both teams have strong attacks and shaky defenses.
- Corners: Expect over 10.5 corners, with both teams playing attacking football.
- Yellow Cards: Under 3.5 cards; both sides have been relatively disciplined.
- VAR Reviews: Likely. With so much at stake, VAR could play a big role in key decisions like penalties or offsides.
Key Players to Watch
Barcelona
- Lamine Yamal: At 17, Yamal made history in the first leg, becoming the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final. His creativity could be decisive.
- Raphinha: Consistent and aggressive down the flank, Raphinha will be key in opening up Inter’s defense.
Inter Milan
- Denzel Dumfries: Scored twice in the first leg and will be a major threat on the wing.
- Lautaro Martínez (if fit): Inter’s talisman and top scorer; his presence could tilt the match in Inter’s favor.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 13
- Barcelona Wins: 6
- Inter Wins: 2
- Draws: 5
At San Siro, Inter has only beaten Barcelona once in six meetings—history slightly favors the visitors, but the momentum is currently with Inter.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
- Kick-off: 19:00 UTC
- Venue: San Siro (Giuseppe Meazza), Milan
Follow the match live at UEFA.com.
Final Thoughts
With everything on the line, tonight’s clash promises end-to-end action, moments of brilliance, and possibly, Champions League history. Will Inter harness their home form to secure a final berth? Or will Barcelona’s young stars shine on the biggest stage once again?
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