- The Barcelona vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League semi final first leg match will be played on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
- Barcelona have a better head-to-head record compared to Inter Milan ahead of this crucial tie.
- Both Barcelona and Inter Milan are expected to miss the services of some of the players because of injury related reasons.
Two football colossuses Barcelona vs Inter Milan will renew their rivalry in a UEFA Champions League semi final first leg clash on Wednesday night, April 30.
The Barcelona vs Inter Milan tie is expected to a hotly contested one, since the Catalans will be seeking to avenge their 2010 semi final defeat in the hands of their Italian rivals.
For most Barcelona supporters, the wounds of the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League semi final defeat to Inter, who went to lift the title, is still fresh.
Inter, who were then coached by the renowned Jose Mourinho, hammered a star-studded FC Barcelona squad that had the likes of Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Yaya Toure 3-2 on aggregate.
Since then, the two clubs have had different fortunes with Barcelona going to lift a couple of Champions League titles while Inter are yet to taste success.
Therefore, Wednesday’s encounter will offer Inter a golden opportunity to hammer the Catalans and increase their chances of winning the prestigious title.
However, that will not be easy because they will come up against a Barcelona team that is flying in domestic and European competitions.
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The Hansi Flick coached side qualified for the Champions League semi final after beating Borussia Dortmund 5-3 on aggregate.
On the other hand, Inter Milan, who boast of powerful forwards like Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, picked up a 4-3 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich to book a ticket to the semifinal.
Here is the essential information you need to master ahead of the crucial Champions League semi final first leg match.
What time does Barcelona vs Inter Milan start?
The FC Barcelona versus Inter Milan UEFA Champions League semi final first leg match is scheduled to begin at 10 pm EAT on Wednesday at the LluÃs Companys Olympic Stadium.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Team News
FC Barcelona will be without a number of their key players including Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, Marc Casado and Marc Bernal.
Lewandowski, who has scored 11 goals in the Champions League so far this season, is recovering from a hamstring issue while Casado and Bernal are nursing knee injuries.
As for Inter Milan, they have all their players with the exception of French attacker Marcus Thuram fit and available to play on Wednesday.
Thuram, who played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, has missed three of Inter Milan’s latest matches due to a thigh problem. Nonetheless, should he recover on time, the talented striker can play against Barcelona.
Possible Starting Lineups
Barcelona: Szczesny, Kounde, Martinez, Cubarsi, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Olmo, Yamal, Raphinha, Torres
Inter Milan: Sommer, Dumfries, Bastoni, Bisseck, Acerbi, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Correa, Dimarco, Martinez
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Head-to-head
Since 2010, FC Barcelona and Inter Milan have played against each other eight times in all competitions with the Spanish side triumphing on four occasions. Two of those matches ended in a draw.
The most recent clash between the two sides that was played on October 12, 2022 at the Camp Nou ended 3-3.
- Barcelona: 4
- Draws: 2
- Inter Milan: 2
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Current form
- Barcelona: WLWWW
- Inter Milan: WDLLL
Barcelona vs Inter Milan Predictions
Although they are likely to be without their star striker Lewandowski, Barcelona have the necessary Arsenal to dismantle Inter Milan on Wednesday.
In addition, the home advantage will increase the chances of the Catalans triumphing in this Champions League semi final first leg game.
However, Inter Milan should not be ruled out of beating the hosts since they have an experienced squad that is difficult to break down.
Therefore, football fans should expect a tough Barcelona vs Inter Milan match that may end with both sides conceding.
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