UEFA Champions League Semifinal: Barcelona vs Inter - Kick-off, Team Updates, Starting Lineups
Go ahead, football fanatics! Get ready for a thrilling UEFA Champions League semifinal duel between Barcelona and Inter Milan at the Olympic Stadium, Barcelona on Wednesday at 9pm (19:00 GMT). Tune into Al Jazeera Sport's live commentary stream for an action-packed night!
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Filled with eight UEFA Champions League titles between them, Barcelona and Inter Milan are set to battle it out for a place in the final. Having only lost a single match in 2025, Barcelona will host Inter at the Olympic Stadium, before the two-leg series moves to the San Siro in Northern Italy on May 6.
iuml; Previous Encounter and Team News
The teams last played on October 12, 2022, drawing 3-3 at the Nou Camp in Barcelona. Barca's star striker, Ousmane Dembele, gave them a first-half lead, but Inter struck back, culminating in a dramatic equaliser by Robert Lewandowski in stoppage time.
Hans Flick, Barcelona's manager, will have to work without star striker Lewandowski, who's recovering from a leg injury. In his absence, Ferran Torres is expected to take the lead up front. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will also retain his spot in the starting XI.
Inter, on the other hand, will miss key defender Benjamin Pavard, who was injured in their 1-0 loss to Roma. Marcus Thuram, who has been out with injury, is likely to return for the Nerazzurri.
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Barcelona possible starting XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
Inter Milan possible starting XI: Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Augusto; Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
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Barcelona maintains a slight edge in the history of the teams' clashes, with a record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 4 draws.
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Barcelona last tasted Champions League victory in 2015, while Inter Milan claimed their most recent title in 2010. The 2025 Champions League final will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.
So gear up for an electrifying encounter between two of Europe's foremost football powerhouses! Don't miss out on the excitement – join Al Jazeera Sport for live updates as it all unfolds!
Breaking sports news for football fanatics everywhere: The eagerly anticipated UEFA Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Inter Milan in 2025 promises to be a culmination of thrilling football action. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, GMT 19:00, as the two teams face off at the Olympic Stadium, Barcelona. Recaptcha verification required. Tune in to Al Jazeera Sport's live commentary for an action-packed night, where Barca, with only one loss in 2025, will attempt to overcome Inter without their star striker Robert Lewandowski. The past encounter between the teams at the Nou Camp resulted in a dramatic 3-3 draw. As both teams prepare for this epic duel, Braga's manager Hans Flick and Inter Coach Simone Inzaghi will strategize their lineups: Ferran Torres may lead Barca, while Inter aims to regain key defender Benjamin Pavard and potentially reintegrate Marcus Thuram. Don't miss a moment – catch live updates on Al Jazeera Sport as the 2025 Champions League semifinal unfolds!
