Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League

Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Venue: San Siro
• Date: 6th May

• Kick-off Time: 07:00 PM GMT

  Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona is set to take place at the San Siro stadium on 7th May in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Inter Milan are one of the most underrated teams this season and are the underdog to win the UCL this season. They have been emphatic in the Serie A this season and are currently in second place with 71 points in 34 games, winning 21 matches, drawing eight, and losing five. Their form recently has been unexpected in the league since they managed to put up a 3-3 draw against FC Barcelona in the UCL, but lost two out of their last five league meetings. As for the UCL league stage, Inter Milan had finished in fourth place with 19 points out of a possible 24, winning six games, drawing one, and losing only one.

  FC Barcelona, on the other hand, are the current favorites to win the UCL this season and have lost only two matches throughout the entire campaign, out of which one was in the league stage and one was against Dortmund in the quarter-finals. Barcelona have been incredible in La Liga as well and are currently in first place with 76 points in 33 games, winning 24 games, drawing four games and losing five games. Their form in La Liga has been commendable since they have lost a league match since their 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on December 22nd, 2024. They have been great in their past five league fixtures, winning four games and drawing one.

Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Team News

Inter Milan Team News

The hosts have only one confirmed absentee, who is midfielder Valentin Cabroni. The other two potential absentees who are likely to return but maybe in the second half or even later in the game are Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard.

FC Barcelona Team News

Hansi Flick is surely not delighted to hear that Jules Kounde has been sidelined for two weeks after picking up an injury against Inter Milan in the first leg. However, the backline will be bolstered with the return of left-back Alejandro Balde and possibly Robert Lewandowski, who will play in the second half, which is great news.

Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck

Midfielders: Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries

Forwards: Thuram, Arnautovic

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Szcesny

Defenders: Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde

Midfielders: De Jong, Pedri, Olmo

Forwards: Yamal, Raphinha, Torres

Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona H2H Record

Inter Milan and FC Barcelona have faced each other 18 times across all competitions, with Inter Milan winning three times and FC Barcelona winning eight times.

Key Players To Watch In Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona

Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

The Frenchman is in the form of his life scoring 14 goals and assisting seven times in 31 Serie A appearances in the 2024-2025 season. Thuram has scored four goals and has two assists in 12 UCL appearances. His incredible back-heel goal in the first minute against FC Barcelona in the first leg is a reminder that he is a lethal striker.

Raphinha (FC Barcelona)

The Brazilian international is surely the best player in the 2024-2025 UCL season. Raphinha's overall tally of 30 goals and 25 assists in 51 appearances for Barcelona across all competitions already makes him a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or. His impact at the UCL is phenomenal, scoring 12 goals and assisting nine times in 21 matches, already putting him in the all-time list of the top five players with most goal contributions in the UCL. Raphinha's assist to Ferran Torres' goal in the first leg was outstanding, but his banger of a goal from quite some range was even better.

Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona Prediction

Although the second leg is set to take place at the San Siro stadium, which is Inter Milan's fortress, magic always seems to happen in the UCL, breaking all logic and expectations. Inter Milan are likely to score a goal since FC Barcelona are weak in set-pieces, but their attack, which is now bolstered with the return of Lewandowski, makes them even better.

Barca's midfield unit of Pedri and De Jong is also arguably one of the best in the world, if not the best. There is a bit of a stronger possibility for FC Barcelona to get the win, but even if they do, it will surely be a very difficult task.

Predicted Score: Inter Milan 1-2 FC Barcelona

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