Inter Milan and Barcelona Face Off with Champions League Glory on the Line

MILÁN — As Inter Milan and Barcelona prepare to clash for the 18th time in European history, both teams have their sights set firmly on the 2025 Champions League final.

After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, it’s impossible to pinpoint a clear favorite. Each team arrives at this decisive match both weary and hopeful. The Italian side faces the absence of Pavard but eagerly anticipates the participation of Lautaro Martínez. Meanwhile, the Catalans, donning green, lament their sidelined full-backs while keeping the prolific Robert Lewandowski as a potential game-changer.

Replacing the injured Koundé on the right and Balde on the left poses a significant test for the Barca manager. Across the pitch, the situation is perceived quite differently by the Italians. Simone Inzaghi has shown nothing but deep admiration for Barca, especially for the talented Yamal, and hopes to count on Lautaro Martínez to make an impact in this crucial encounter.

Expected Line-ups for Inter vs Barcelona

INTER: Sommer, Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dumfries, Dimarco, Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.

BARCELONA: Wojciech Szczesny, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.

REFEREE: Szymon Marciniak.

STADIUM: Giuseppe Meazza.

TIME: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT / 1:00 pm MX.