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| Inter vs Barcelona | Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| 2.91 | 2.91 |
| Barcelona odds | 2.23 |
| Draw | 3.82 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.42 |
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After five winless matches, Inter found the path back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona. Although they dominated the encounter, they could only claim the victory through a converted penalty in the ninth minute.
The Serie A title seems out of reach this season, with Inter lagging three points behind Napoli. Instead, the Champions League has become the main priority.
Simone Inzaghi rotated most of his squad in their last game, giving a chance to Arnautović and Correa. The club have regularly prioritized the Serie A above European competitions, but this changed after the 3-3 draw with Barcelona.
Although he may not be fully fit, Lautaro Martínez is expected to feature on Tuesday. The Argentinian left the pitch injured in the first leg, and reports indicate he’ll play through the pain.
Benjamin Pavard and Valentin Carboni will remain sidelined due to injuries.
Inter predicted line-up vs Barcelona (3-5-2): Sommer; Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck; Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries; Thuram, Martínez.
| Key Player to Watch | Bastoni |
| Team Strengths | Diversity between slow and quick-paced play, strong in counter-attacks, and good defending in mid-block |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of squad depth leading to fatigue, lack of quality up front, potential absence of Lautaro Martinez (or not fully fit) |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Benjamin Pavard and Valentin Carboni, Lautaro Martinez (doubtful) |
Similarly to Inter, Barcelona rotated their squad against last-placed Real Valladolid, already relegation-bound.
Marc-André Ter Stegen returned to the pitch, surprising most fans as Szczęsny had cemented his place as a starter. A few minutes later, a deflection led to an opener from Sánchez, but goals from Raphinha and Fermín López allowed Barça to claim the 2-1 victory.
Most of the forwards had been rested, leading to backlash on social media. The rotations led to Dani Rodriguez featuring as a forward for the team, followed by a shoulder injury only a few minutes later.
Injuries have been a delicate topic throughout the season, especially with the absence of Alejandro Balde. The only wide outlet with Lamine Yamal. Although the latter dominated the encounter against Valladolid, Barcelona hoped to recover Balde in time against Inter. His activity down the wing is considered important.
Most fans have been critical of Gerard Martin, whose skill set is more limited going forward. On the positive side, Robert Lewandowski is set to make his return against Inter.
The Pole has recovered faster than expected, having missed the last two weeks. His physical presence is a unique asset that no other forward possesses in the squad, hence his importance.
Marc Bernal, Marc Casadó, and Pablo Torre will be out with injuries, while Jules Koundé and Daniel Rodriguez are waiting for medical clearance.
Barcelona predicted line-up vs Inter (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Martin, Martínez, Cubarsí, Fort; Pedri, de Jong; Raphinha, López, Yamal; Lewandowski.
| Key Player to Watch | Pedri |
| Team Strengths | Intense pressure going forward thanks to a highline, defined tactical identity, mentally resilient to come back from any score. |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of rotations leading to injuries, risky offside trap, lack of wide outlets in the absence of Alejandro Balde |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Jules Koundé (doubtful), Marc Bernal, Marc Casadó, Pablo Torre |
The first leg led to an intense 3-3 draw, which happens to be the same score as the last 2022 match between these two sides. This is the first time the two teams have drawn while in the knockout stage.
The tie in Barcelona led to controversy surrounding handballs and the involvement of VAR. Barça have not won against Inter since 2019, back when Lionel Messi was still at the club.
Despite playing as a defender, Bastoni turned out to be one of the most critical players in the first leg. Besides matching his attack on a physical level, his performance in possession has been key for Inter to push Barcelona back when counter-attacking. His passing accuracy allows him to overturn situations while under pressure. These are key for the hosts’ attacks through the wings.
For the guests, the focus will undoubtedly be on Yamal, but Pedri has demonstrated to be a key man despite not playing as a forward. Most of the attacks go through him, while he regulates Barcelona’s tempo.
As a player who thinks ahead of his opponents and teammates, he often creates numerical advantages in the final third. This is where the decision to play López instead of Olmo will be key. The latter will struggle to make an impact in the first leg.
This tie will be full of quality tactics, especially if Lautaro Martínez and Robert Lewandowski make it in time.
Inter will look to hit on the counter through the wings, notably through Dumfries, as it happened in the first leg. With the potential absence of Jules Koundé, the game is set to become more difficult. Hector Fort lacks the defensive awareness to replicate his role.
Another question is whether Hansi Flick will deploy Ronald Araújo, whose physicality is key for Barcelona but lacks the patience to play under pressure. Substitutions proved to be vital in Flick’s tenure – for Barça to win at San Siro, he’ll have to pull out another rabbit from his magic hat.
Bet hereThe visitors showed their best and worst sides against their rivals, conceding goals through individual mistakes, but capable of surmounting any difficulty. However, with the atmosphere at San Siro, Flick cannot allow his team to concede first. This is where the mental resilience of players like Yamal and Cubarsí comes in.
With several key players unsure of recovering in time, Flick may have to tweak his system. Nonetheless, with Inter unlikely to have Martínez fully fit, the odds remain on Barcelona’s side.
In the first leg, Barça had an advantage through Yamal. Inter piled up three places to guard against him. This could leave Lewandowski and Pedri unguarded in turn, which can become a significant advantage if Barcelona take note.
The team lacked a physical presence in the box in the first leg, so Lewandowski could score against Inter.
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