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Barcelona plays host to Inter Milan in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal on Wednesday at 9 p.m. (19:00 GMT). The barca vs inter fixture sees two European giants—holders of eight Champions League titles between them—vie for a place at the Allianz Arena final on May 31. After only one defeat in 2025, Barcelona will look to leverage home advantage before heading to San Siro for the return leg on May 6.
Barcelona – Inter: A Rivalry Revisited
The last time Barcelona and Inter Milan met in the Champions League was on October 12, 2022, in a breathless 3-3 Group C draw at the Nou Camp. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring, only for five second-half goals. Including a stoppage-time equaliser from Robert Lewandowski—to split the points. With both teams now seasoned semifinalists, fans can expect another thrilling encounter.
Road to the Semifinals
Barcelona secured their spot by dispatching Borussia Dortmund 5-3 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Inter Milan earned their place with a dramatic 4-3 aggregate triumph over Bayern Munich. After a 2-2 draw at the San Siro on April 16, the Nerazzurri held on to reach the last four.
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Barcelona
Manager Hans Flick must cope without Robert Lewandowski, still sidelined with a leg injury. In the Pole’s absence, Ferran Torres—the hero of Saturday’s Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid—leads the attack. Between the posts, Wojciech Szczesny keeps his place, with Marc-André ter Stegen continuing his recovery from knee surgery.
Inter Milan
Inter will miss Benjamin Pavard, injured in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Roma. Pavard’s absence is offset by the return of French striker Marcus Thuram, back after a three-game layoff and expected to start alongside Lautaro Martínez up front.
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Possible Starting XIs
- Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martínez, Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
- Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Augusto; Darmian, Frattesi, Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Dimarco; Martínez, Thuram
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Historical Edge and Champions League Pedigree
Across 12 prior meetings, Barcelona have won six times, while Inter have prevailed twice, with four draws. Barcelona last lifted the trophy in 2015; Inter’s most recent triumph came in 2010. That pedigree sets a high bar for both sides as they chase a spot in the May 31 final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, which seats 75,000.
What to Watch and Where to Watch
Key Battles: Barca’s creative trio of Pedri, Olmo, and Yamal against Inter’s midfield engine of Frattesi and Barella will shape the midfield. The duel between Barcelona fullbacks (Koundé and Martín) and Inter’s wide attackers (Di Marco and Thuram) could unlock the game.
Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan: The match is televised live on major sports networks and streaming platforms across Europe, with local broadcast details available via Champions League official listings.
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