The UEFA Champions League semifinals are heating up as Inter Milan host Barcelona at the iconic San Siro on Tuesday for the crucial second leg. With the first leg ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw, both teams enter this decisive clash with everything to play for. Football fans around the world are bracing for another high-stakes encounter that could determine who gets one step closer to European glory.
Inter Milan will be looking to capitalize on home advantage after snapping a five-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Verona in Serie A on Saturday. Kristjan Asllani’s early penalty was enough to secure all three points and boost morale ahead of their biggest match of the season.
The Nerazzurri are no strangers to pressure, having reached the Champions League final just two years ago in 2023where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Manchester City. With a balanced squad and strong tactical discipline under Simone Inzaghi, Inter are well-equipped to handle Barcelona’s attacking threats.
Sommer; Bisseck, immature, sticks; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, MkhiTaryan, Dimarco; Arnautovic, Thuram
On the other hand, Barcelona arrive in Milan fresh off a 2-1 comeback win over Real Valladolid, with second-half goals from Raphinha and Fermín López sealing the victory. The Catalan giants continue to lead La Liga and remain in fine form, driven by a talented young core mixed with experienced leaders.
Flick’s side is aiming for its first Champions League final since 2015, when they defeated Juventus 3-1 in Berlin. With creative midfielders like Pedri and De Jong, and a resurgent frontline featuring Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres, Barcelona will look to impose their attacking philosophy early.
Szczesny; Garcia, Araujo, Cubersi, Martinez; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
With the aggregate score level at 3-3, this second leg promises goals, drama, and possibly extra time or penalties. Inter Milan’s experience and home support give them a slight edge, but Barcelona’s firepower and form make them equally dangerous. It could go down to the wire.
Inter Milan 1-1 Barcelona (Barcelona win on away goals or penalties)
