Barcelona and Inter Milan face a UEFA Champions League showdown to maintain their respective treble challenges alive.
Simone Inzaghi’s facet head to Catalonia for a semi last first-leg on April 30 earlier than the return conflict on the San Siro six days later.
The 2 sides are having fun with unbelievable campaigns thus far with Hansi Flick’s Barca pushing for the La Liga title, Copa del Rey and the UCL as Inter additionally chase Europe’s prime membership prize alongside the Serie A crown and the Coppa Italia.
Forward of the primary semi last sport, Barcelona have been rocked by a serious damage setback, with prime scorer Robert Lewandowski set to overlook out because of a hamstring damage.
Ferran Torres is anticipated to switch Lewandowski, if the Poland worldwide does stay sidelined, flanked by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Flick opted to relaxation Lamine Yamal from the beginning in Barcelona’s 4-3 thrilling comeback win over Celta Vigo – however he was launched late on – as two late objectives from Raphinha sealed a significant victory within the title race.
The duo have been sensational this season and Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni admitted there isn’t any plan to attempt to cease Lamine Yamal down Barcelona’s right-hand facet.
“Individually, we’re not as sturdy as the opposite three semi finalists, however as a staff we will beat any of them,” he instructed Gazzetta dello Sport, by way of Marca.
“I don’t know [how we plan for Lamine Yamal]. The final time I confronted him, within the Euros, we [Italy] didn’t accomplish that effectively in opposition to him.
“Barcelona are a staff with a really clear identification and we’ve got to defend as a staff in opposition to them.”
The latest conferences between Barcelona and Inter Milan got here within the 2022/23 UCL group phases, with Inter successful 1-0 at house, as Lewandowski scored twice within the last 10 minutes to safe a 3-3 attract Barcelona.