Inter vs Barcelona: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible lineups, and betting tips

When Inter quickly raced to a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Marcus Thuram, who scored the fastest-ever goal in a Champions League semi-final, and Denzel Dumfries, it felt like they were going to overwhelm Barcelona.

However, wonderkid Lamine Yamal breezed past a couple of players to halve the deficit, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Champions League semi-final history, inspiring a comeback that was completed by Ferran Torres.

Dumfries restored the Nerazzurri’s lead once again, but Hansi Flick’s side responded yet again via a fierce Raphinha shot that went in off Yann Sommer, settling for a 3-3 draw.

Neutral fans will hope the second leg is every bit as interesting as last week’s first leg, but only one thing will be in the minds of Simeone Inzaghi and Flick – booking a ticket to the final.

Inter ended their five-game winless run (D2 L3) with a 1-0 home victory against Verona over the weekend, keeping them three points behind Serie A leaders Napoli with three games left to play.

Barça came from behind to win 2-1 at Real Valladolid on Saturday, keeping them four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid in La Liga.

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This will be the 18th European meeting between both clubs, making it the fourth-most played fixture on the continental stage.

However, this is just the second time they will be meeting in the knockout stage of the UCL, after Inter won 3-2 in the famous semifinal clash under Jose Mourinho in 2009-10. 

Lautaro Martínez was subbed at half time in the first leg due to a thigh injury and was not involved against Verona, making him a doubt.

Benjamin Pavard also went off injured against Roma with a sprained left ankle, making him miss the last two games.

Barcelona could remain without Alejandro Balde, and Robert Lewandowski due to injuries they have bene battling for weeks.

Jules Koundé went off with a hamstring strain in the first half against Inter and missed the weekend’s La Liga win.

Inter Predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Taremi, Thuram

Barcelona Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Eric García, Ronald Araújo, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran Torres

The clash of styles was evident in the first leg, and it produced an entertaining draw. We believe neither team will abandon their styles here, which is why we expect another goal-fest. 

Both teams to score

Over 2.5 goals

Raphinha to register a shot on target

Over 8 offsides