Barcelona Vs Inter Milan: UCL Semi-Final Preview And Prediction

Barcelona will face Inter Milan in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg match on Wednesday, April 30, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m., and it’s expected to deliver thrilling football as both teams aim to secure an edge before the return leg.

Both clubs are no strangers to European success and will be looking to assert their dominance. Over the years, Barcelona has had the better record in meetings with Inter Milan in UEFA competitions. They have won three times, drawn twice, and lost just once. Impressively, Barcelona has never conceded a goal in their three previous home wins against Inter, giving them a psychological advantage.

Barcelona enters the match in strong form. They recently won the Copa del Rey after a dramatic 3-2 win over Real Madrid. Their performances in the Champions League have also been impressive, especially at home against Italian teams. In their last 13 home games in Europe against Italian opposition, they have won 10 and drawn 3. They are also currently leading the Spanish league by four points, showing consistency under coach Hansi Flick.

Inter Milan, in contrast, have been struggling in their local league, having lost three matches in a row without scoring a single goal. Despite this, they have done well in European competition, with just two losses in their last 20 Champions League games, showing they are capable of stepping up on big nights.

As for team news, Barcelona will be without Ronald Araujo, Hector Bellerin, Memphis Depay, Frenkie de Jong, and Jules Kounde due to injuries. Gavi is also doubtful as he recovers from muscle discomfort. One of their standout players this season has been Raphinha, who has scored 30 goals and assisted 23 more. His impact will be crucial in the final third.

Inter Milan are also dealing with injury concerns. Benjamin Pavard and Marcus Thuram are both sidelined. Captain Lautaro Martínez remains a key figure, having scored five goals in eight Champions League games this season. He will be essential if Inter is to secure a goal on the road.

Looking at both sides’ current form and historical performance, Barcelona seems to have the upper hand going into the match. However, Inter’s strength in European competitions suggests the match could still be tightly contested.

Predicted scoreline: Barcelona 2-1 Inter Milan
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