Champions League: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona Picks — Italians to Overcome Spanish League Leaders? (May 6)

For the second time in six days, Barcelona and Inter Milan will collide in the Champions League.

The first leg between these two sides was a thriller, with Barcelona coming back from deficits on two occasions to register a 3-3 home draw. Inter Milan burst into life in the opening exchanges, but their 2-0 advantage was wiped out before the half-time interval.

The Italian side once again took the lead in the second half, before the home side struck back just a couple of minutes later. Another thriller could await at San Siro on Tuesday.

Odds

Barcelona Have Poor Record at San Siro

Last week’s draw between the sides was the fourth in 12 Champions League encounters. However, Barcelona have struggled in away matches at the San Siro against Inter.

The Spanish side has won just once in their last six at the iconic stadium. Meanwhile, Barcelona have won just five in 24 away matches in Italy,

Inter Milan vs. Barcelona Key Stats

• Following last week’s 3-3 draw. This tie could become just the fourth semi-final showdown to see over ten goals scored across the two meetings.
• Inter are aiming to reach their third Champions League final, while Barcelona have reached the final on five previous occasions.

Inter Milan Team News

Lautaro Martinez is a doubt for Inter this week after limping off in the first leg between the sides. Benjamin Pavard is also expected to miss out due to an ankle injury.

Possible Lineup

Y. Sommer (GK); Y. Bisseck, F. Acerbi, A. Bastoni, D. Dumfries, N. Barella, P. Zielinski, H. Mkhitaryan, F. Dimarco, M. Thuram, M. Taremi

Barcelona Team News

Robert Lewandowski could be fit enough to return on Tuesday. However, Jules Kounde is unlikely to feature after sustaining a hamstring injury.

Possible Lineup

W. Szczesny (GK); R. Araujo, A. Christensen, I. Martinez, A. Balde, F. de Jong, Pedri, L. Yamal, D. Olmo, Raphinha, R. Lewandowski

Inter Milan vs. Barcelona Picks

Barcelona have been the dominant attacking team in the Champions League this season. However, their defensive issues were evident in last week’s first leg.

Inter caught the eye on the counter-attack in Barcelona last week, and a similar game plan could see them come through this challenging assignment in front of their home fans.