Barcelona are in a stormy Milan for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final towards Inter. Tied at 3-3 from the primary leg, either side appear optimistic about their probabilities, if cautious concerning the opposition. The Blaugrana have one or two extra damage considerations to deal with although.
The large query mark for Hansi Flick and Barcelona
For Barcelona, the massive query mark is the left-back spot. Flick confirmed on Monday night time that Robert Lewandowski was match however would begin on the bench, whereas Eric Garcia is predicted to switch Jules Kounde at right-back, as occurred within the first leg, with the Frenchman injured. Over the weekend a number of reviews emerged claiming Inigo Martinez may transfer to left-back as a substitute of Gerard Martin, who suffered by the hands of Denzel Dumfries within the first leg, however Sport say that Martin will begin on the left facet.
That view is backed up by MD, in a group that’s in any other case settled. Ferran Torres will play between Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Dani Olmo behind him. Pedri and Frenkie de Jong will anchor the midfield, with Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez persevering with a the again.
Regardless of speak of Inigo Martinez transferring out to the left, MD say it will likely be Gerard Martin at left-back for #FCBarcelona this night.
Lautaro Martinez is in line to start out for #Inter 👇#ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/F0FGWHLEHZ
— Soccer España (@footballespana_) Might 6, 2025
Inter star misses out, however Lautaro Martinez doesn’t
After coming off within the first leg, Lautaro Martinez appeared as if he would miss the second leg via damage, however accomplished a coaching session with out incident on Monday. Simone Inzaghi advised the press that it might rely upon his emotions on Tuesday, however he’s backed to start out in an unchanged group from the primary leg.
Breaking: Dani RodrÃguez may have surgical procedure, and might be out for 2-3 months. @ffpolo pic.twitter.com/gQcIjXugSL
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Might 6, 2025
Benjamin Pavard additionally examined his ankle on Monday, however has been dominated out after feeling extra ache. In the meantime Federico Dimarco, who equally suffered on the ft of Lamine Yamal within the first leg, will proceed on the left.
Harm points for Barcelona and Inter
Pavard is the one participant anticipated to overlook out for Inter, whereas Joaquin Correa is just not registered in Europe. Barcelona can be with out Kounde, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Pablo Torre and Alejandro Balde, who has left such a gap on the left facet.