Inter vs Barcelona – Everything You Need to Know Before Tonight’s Champions League Clash
Milan, May 6, 2025 – The stage is set at the iconic San Siro for a blockbuster second leg in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Inter Milan host FC Barcelona after a thrilling 3–3 draw in the first leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. With everything to play for, tonight’s clash promises drama, tactics, and emotion.
📅 Kickoff and Broadcast Info
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 21:00 CET
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
- How to Watch:
- Europe: DAZN, Viaplay, Canal+ (France), Movistar+ (Spain)
- USA: Paramount+, CBS Sports
⚽ First Leg Recap
The first leg was a goal-filled rollercoaster:
- Barcelona led 2–0 by the 30th minute
- Inter turned it around to lead 3–2 late
- Barcelona equalized in stoppage time through Lewandowski
Goals came from Pedri, Lewandowski, Lautaro, Thuram, and Çalhanoğlu. The away goals rule is no longer in effect, so any draw sends the tie to extra time.
📊 Recent Form
- Inter: Undefeated in last 9 matches (7W, 2D)
- Barcelona: Struggled in La Liga but unbeaten in Europe since February
🤕 Team News
- Inter: Alessandro Bastoni doubtful (muscle strain); rest of squad fit
- Barcelona: Gavi (ACL) and Balde (hamstring) remain out; Christensen returns to full training
🔍 Predicted Lineups
Inter (3-5-2): Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi; Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Piotr Zieliński, Lautaro Martínez
Barcelona (4-3-3): Wojciech Szczęsny; Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, João Cancelo; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, İlkay Gündoğan; Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, João Félix
🧠 Tactical Preview
- Inter will look to press high and hit on the break
- Barcelona prefer patient possession and wide overloads
- A midfield battle between Barella/Çalhanoğlu and Gündoğan/Pedri could decide control
Both teams have firepower — but defensive organization may tip the balance.
🔮 What’s at Stake?
A place in the Champions League semifinals. Inter aim to return for the second year running, while Barça are desperate to break their quarterfinal curse.
